tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60236589222517436162018-01-30T21:06:30.865+10:00hihocherieCheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-16319172244580676952017-12-06T23:41:00.001+10:002017-12-08T18:24:09.548+10:00November Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">November- what a month. Between October and November I had three weddings to attend, and went back to Singapore for a week to attend an uncle's wedding, and it was such a whirlwind of a trip. I wish it had been longer but all the same, I'm thankful for being able to go. I've got some skincare, hair and makeup favourites to share, as well as some random additions that I've been loving.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uwg0d5mcH3A/WiebzBWJoqI/AAAAAAAALJQ/FSCFo3YTlYk75qjXh-QfD2lPaj2Oab9QgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uwg0d5mcH3A/WiebzBWJoqI/AAAAAAAALJQ/FSCFo3YTlYk75qjXh-QfD2lPaj2Oab9QgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04398.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Il2ABiZQa4g/WiebwyMfYaI/AAAAAAAALJM/Rez-3-X00QgZ0buSx33X1eboLqn6aAJYQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Il2ABiZQa4g/WiebwyMfYaI/AAAAAAAALJM/Rez-3-X00QgZ0buSx33X1eboLqn6aAJYQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04401.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Manuka Honey<br />I was going through a patch of some really troubled skin and after breaking out from a clay mask I decided to try using manuka honey as a face mask instead, because it can do no wrong. Its antibacterial properties actually helped a lot in soothing angry breakouts and clogged pores, and since it's all natural and not too acidic I didn't have to worry about any adverse reaction to it. This one is just from Aldi but any are fine. The higher the&nbsp;+ the more powerful it is.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BKN8440Iw-k/WiebtzykSEI/AAAAAAAALJI/cuJjN8A6YFgMyNEQ8Wz6o_Ru5bsmc37JwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BKN8440Iw-k/WiebtzykSEI/AAAAAAAALJI/cuJjN8A6YFgMyNEQ8Wz6o_Ru5bsmc37JwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04402.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UbeZDTrAQVI/Wiec8CLp-1I/AAAAAAAALKU/EJ9KwoCwF9QVwLIxqw-hk-H2-wXgDG1oQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UbeZDTrAQVI/Wiec8CLp-1I/AAAAAAAALKU/EJ9KwoCwF9QVwLIxqw-hk-H2-wXgDG1oQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04424.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>The Face Shop</b> Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel<br />I picked this up to use as a body lotion on the summer months because it's so lightweight and absorbs right into the skin very quickly while still moisturising. I've loved using this product - it even helped me out when I ran out of HadaLabo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion and did not have any backups - I used this instead and it staved off the dry, tight feeling of my skin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7InXu2CDWf8/Wieb7BVIi9I/AAAAAAAALJU/cgha7sqDdKIZP3QK0cVZk1c-L83Alb88gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7InXu2CDWf8/Wieb7BVIi9I/AAAAAAAALJU/cgha7sqDdKIZP3QK0cVZk1c-L83Alb88gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>DHC </b>Cleansing Oil<br />I featured this in a previous Favourites post but I loved the 80mL travel size so much I had to buy the big kahuna, and even found it on Sasa online when it was having a half price promotion! I love it so much - I've never liked a makeup remover as much as this. It breaks up makeup and washes off without leaving a residue or leaving the skin feeling tight.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qv4KU_-ddBw/Wieb--QEUlI/AAAAAAAALJY/IrdKGNLYl_0rdTOwsXOXtIREUq9sfpgMgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qv4KU_-ddBw/Wieb--QEUlI/AAAAAAAALJY/IrdKGNLYl_0rdTOwsXOXtIREUq9sfpgMgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04408.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qDSIT7Ii3U/WiecAs5UdhI/AAAAAAAALJc/r3Lk6vcso6wCBdRUD3fOHE0o36NLiYDAACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qDSIT7Ii3U/WiecAs5UdhI/AAAAAAAALJc/r3Lk6vcso6wCBdRUD3fOHE0o36NLiYDAACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Fresh </b>Sugar Lip Balm<br />This was a 'feeling spendy' splurge bought from Sephora when I was in Singapore - I was adjusting to the heat/air-conditioning environment and my lips were so chapped that I thought 'sod it, I'll just get the real thing'. I love this lip balm! I wear lip balms almost everyday so for me, to have such a luxurious balm is just like the feeling of buying a nice lipstick. It doesn't smell sugary like spun sugar, but rather a little bit like lollies and lemon. Disappointed we can't get Fresh in Sephora in Australia but it is a seriously luxe brand that I would love to try more of!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hsH4E2fXccc/WiecME765II/AAAAAAAALJg/mbMhjdmDAKUdmvq3-uVh9YNs5enJK2zsgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hsH4E2fXccc/WiecME765II/AAAAAAAALJg/mbMhjdmDAKUdmvq3-uVh9YNs5enJK2zsgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04410.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E8ihoW6T78U/WiecPvCyoPI/AAAAAAAALJw/FIDREJ90NgMP2zY48fKc5UZJbskzy6xZgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E8ihoW6T78U/WiecPvCyoPI/AAAAAAAALJw/FIDREJ90NgMP2zY48fKc5UZJbskzy6xZgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04411.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hRR8kwM_WQo/WiecPrlFEzI/AAAAAAAALJs/H8j9yZHNtcogwaeg3yL1EkxCGlrpFoYOwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hRR8kwM_WQo/WiecPrlFEzI/AAAAAAAALJs/H8j9yZHNtcogwaeg3yL1EkxCGlrpFoYOwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Pop Sockets</b><br /><b>XiaoMi</b> A1 phone<br />I am super late to the Pop Socket party but my cousin had one and I finally decided to order some, and was kindly given one by my uncle in Singapore as well. I love how easy to use they are, they make gripping the phone a lot more convenient and function as a stand to watch Youtube videos, and they pop down, which is something I thought was interesting and new because I've seen the kind that do not pop down.<br /><br />I have the black marble design on my old phone (Motorola Moto G3) and the rose gold diamond design on my new phone, which is also a favourite! I just got a new phone because the limited internal storage capacity of the Motorola could no longer handle app updates. I love the new phone, I think the XiaoMi hardware is great and the Android interface makes the transition to a new device seamless. It's super pretty and I'm loving Portrait Mode on the camera.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WtIVlB2pDUI/WiecXy6oe_I/AAAAAAAALJ0/sSfz_7SVjEcP_lGj9YRBNXAh7WpG5yTmQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WtIVlB2pDUI/WiecXy6oe_I/AAAAAAAALJ0/sSfz_7SVjEcP_lGj9YRBNXAh7WpG5yTmQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04415.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Bourjois</b> Healthy Mix Serum foundation in 52 Vanille<br /><b>It Cosmetics</b> Your Skin But Better CC Cream in Light<br /><b>Zoeva</b> Silk Finish Brush<br />My favourite face base products, possibly of the whole year - I had forgotten how great Healthy Mix Serum was! Easy to blend, medium coverage that looks super natural and basically weightless on the skin. It's a good shade match now too - I used to mix 52 and 53 when I used this foundation some years ago now. The It Cosmetics CC Cream is just so easy to wear and I loved using it on my short trip to Singapore at the beginning of the month because of the lightweight feeling and the medium-full coverage.<br />The Zoeva brush was a purchase from Sephora in Singapore because I've wanted to try it since I discovered Zoeva. Since I couldn't justify buying the rose gold brush set and only bought the angled cheek brush, I decided the Silk Finish Brush was a worthy inclusion of my brush collection because I have 2 EcoTools buffing brushes and even on rotation I fall behind in washing them, so really, I&nbsp;<i>needed</i>&nbsp;this. I like how the bristles are not too densely packed, and how soft it is. The rounded cut edge sets it apart from the buffing brushes I have and it does leave a nice finish in applying the base.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jj5Y4MGRIWE/WieceQQKMbI/AAAAAAAALJ4/6V0WX3xP2Wwhb8nh1ggD89t-GlimcikMACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jj5Y4MGRIWE/WieceQQKMbI/AAAAAAAALJ4/6V0WX3xP2Wwhb8nh1ggD89t-GlimcikMACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HthCewdsJOc/WiecfkLJK5I/AAAAAAAALJ8/hfm_blmkRZAfkR6_MaHYOjobwuVSXYxUgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HthCewdsJOc/WiecfkLJK5I/AAAAAAAALJ8/hfm_blmkRZAfkR6_MaHYOjobwuVSXYxUgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04419.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Ouai </b>Hair Oil<br />Another Sephora purchase from Singapore but honestly so worth it - I had my hair cut and coloured in Singapore and I was (again) reminded of the importance of using good products and keeping it soft and nourished and this hair oil is just the thing. It smells great, it's not too greasy and it really gives results. My hair is softer and smoother after using it regularly and I know it's pricey, but this is such a good product!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWR6R4JRpx0/WiechvqG5EI/AAAAAAAALKA/8yB6v7pa0cMRAxX_wiyXpX83n9Cp1VWbQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWR6R4JRpx0/WiechvqG5EI/AAAAAAAALKA/8yB6v7pa0cMRAxX_wiyXpX83n9Cp1VWbQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04420.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qh4x8KX7b4I/WiecracgujI/AAAAAAAALKE/oVt9jzlDuiANO7MZiKeakjhdHYbq1hgCgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qh4x8KX7b4I/WiecracgujI/AAAAAAAALKE/oVt9jzlDuiANO7MZiKeakjhdHYbq1hgCgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04421.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Oral-B Braun</b> Pro 3000<br />I've been using this toothbrush for most of this year and I can't believe I haven't included it in a Favourites post before! It gives 'that dentist-clean feeling' and I can't go back to using manual toothbrushes everyday. Charging it is a hassle, I'll admit, but for the hygiene and the reassurance that I will actually brush for 2 minutes because it indicates when the time is up, I believe the electric toothbrush is completely worth it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66fV7q5WKwU/WiecvAOTUeI/AAAAAAAALKM/ZszEhv84M_IQMDay-Ac5cuamJQhGNm_tQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66fV7q5WKwU/WiecvAOTUeI/AAAAAAAALKM/ZszEhv84M_IQMDay-Ac5cuamJQhGNm_tQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAW60y9Mkos/WiecwOuyDwI/AAAAAAAALKQ/Jmh7eRztgNALLV2UmM8Vz66RvQCRHJkOwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAW60y9Mkos/WiecwOuyDwI/AAAAAAAALKQ/Jmh7eRztgNALLV2UmM8Vz66RvQCRHJkOwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>The Wet Brush</b><br />I have, and love the regular Wet Brush that I bought in January, and when I saw this larger version at T.K.Maxx I had to get another - and I got one for my sister too. They detangle, they help the hair dry in shape and I love how low-maintenance my hair routine has been since I've been using the Wet Brush.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Crayola </b>Ultra Washable Broad Tip Markers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Artline </b>Stix Brush Markers<br />I love these markers for practising lettering! They're just the best affordable markers - a set is easily under $10 and they can yield such nice results- whether it's for a card, doodling, or just practice, they are an easily accessible and affordable way to start lettering! They're way more convenient than getting a nib and holder and ink out, that's for sure.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAusn4HYi6A/WiedB96GxkI/AAAAAAAALKc/-IwP04dBuAgXcK04sZCd57M3gRM-z2X6wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAusn4HYi6A/WiedB96GxkI/AAAAAAAALKc/-IwP04dBuAgXcK04sZCd57M3gRM-z2X6wCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04425.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPcMTRWm-v4/WiedBv9vQOI/AAAAAAAALKY/1V0DyqqEvrMhPu_FkJXOYOgRXeDtLGE5gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPcMTRWm-v4/WiedBv9vQOI/AAAAAAAALKY/1V0DyqqEvrMhPu_FkJXOYOgRXeDtLGE5gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXiInQSkRzQ/WiedGRfVY7I/AAAAAAAALKg/p1NzshfWyJ8NNKmOdY5os9g3D2jMZ1RYACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXiInQSkRzQ/WiedGRfVY7I/AAAAAAAALKg/p1NzshfWyJ8NNKmOdY5os9g3D2jMZ1RYACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04428.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-91903810258608311502017-09-30T00:00:00.000+10:002017-11-25T09:42:32.077+10:00September FavouritesSpring has sprung, and I'm posting some monthly favourites today! I've been loving some new products in my everyday routine, and some that are fading my acne scars.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0YdwXi4mfDA/Wcn5NPo9-vI/AAAAAAAAKrM/tfKYSR5F2fEBX0RuLgSlZP3-WUqMz6GLACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0YdwXi4mfDA/Wcn5NPo9-vI/AAAAAAAAKrM/tfKYSR5F2fEBX0RuLgSlZP3-WUqMz6GLACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04225.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8z8Zb7URvsw/WcsAnaivTdI/AAAAAAAAKus/HmcjVPNr8E0MhV0heyaZ8XjEK5QEJcG4gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC04233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8z8Zb7URvsw/WcsAnaivTdI/AAAAAAAAKus/HmcjVPNr8E0MhV0heyaZ8XjEK5QEJcG4gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC04233.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>It Cosmetics</b> Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been loving this product applied with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge for a good everyday base. The sponge is its redeeming factor because when applied with a buffing brush I found it to be a bit sticky and hard to blend because the product has a thicker consistency than most foundations that I've tried. With the damp sponge it's a lot more manageable and finishes with an even, thin blended layer. I have the shade Light and it's a good match- if anything it veers a bit dark for me. The CC cream doesn't feel heavy on the skin and gives good medium coverage for everyday use. The SPF50+ is nice to have but not crucial for me because I apply a separate sunscreen everyday anyway. Bonus points for the pump tube!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lXHMBVyxJw/WcsAkztvplI/AAAAAAAAKus/S-aaeCeP_vsX0oG8_q3MP_ZPgsXa0UI2gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC04234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lXHMBVyxJw/WcsAkztvplI/AAAAAAAAKus/S-aaeCeP_vsX0oG8_q3MP_ZPgsXa0UI2gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC04234.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJyRECf3fEg/WcsAmCrjqfI/AAAAAAAAKus/yqMjFTqOF4c27pt4lAxlwDwFIsPPP4c_ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC04235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJyRECf3fEg/WcsAmCrjqfI/AAAAAAAAKus/yqMjFTqOF4c27pt4lAxlwDwFIsPPP4c_ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC04235.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2imHDcu2JM/WcsA3NULhiI/AAAAAAAAKus/HCg1vgYj-aoXPYJKaI8o0fWZjlUSE8F7gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC04236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2imHDcu2JM/WcsA3NULhiI/AAAAAAAAKus/HCg1vgYj-aoXPYJKaI8o0fWZjlUSE8F7gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC04236.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Tarte </b>Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I journeyed to Sephora at Pacific Fair down at the Gold Coast for this product and I'm glad I did! It's a nice alternative to the previous powder foundation I was using, which was the Laura Mercier Mineral Powder. I don't know if I prefer it yet - this is definitely more matte, and Tarte's range has more shades. It's not cakey, it's not powdery on the skin and it provides medium coverage (contrary to its claim). I did want to buy the airbuki brush that is sold alongside it but I couldn't find it in Sephora and had to leave without it. Maybe if I used that brush it might appear more full coverage, but until then I'm just using buffing brushes and it's a decent medium coverage and a good shade match.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf_eHbYnQZs/WcsA4rrq1MI/AAAAAAAAKus/FvKaIMiBWdUScZ-JWkFbIXRutjwhdakIgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC04237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf_eHbYnQZs/WcsA4rrq1MI/AAAAAAAAKus/FvKaIMiBWdUScZ-JWkFbIXRutjwhdakIgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC04237.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Charlotte Tilbury</b> Seductive Beauty Instant Look in a Palette<br />For my first CT purchase- go big or go home, right? I've eyed the Filmstar Bronze and Glow and the eyeshadow quads for a couple of years now, and when I saw these palettes on Youtube I thought they'd be a great way to try the best of CT. I love all the shades and I've made quite a dent in the cheek shades from everyday use.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ME9xoPrX1mg/Wcn5mf4feTI/AAAAAAAAKrU/swJ5w3UGdMYGwf129qG3cilc9eZ3THpHACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ME9xoPrX1mg/Wcn5mf4feTI/AAAAAAAAKrU/swJ5w3UGdMYGwf129qG3cilc9eZ3THpHACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04227.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Go-To</b> Properly Clean</div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been using this as a cleanser in the mornings and it's great. I prefer to use it in the mornings when it only needs to remove residual skincare product and whatnot because it isn't enough to remove makeup, and I prefer a more astringent cleanser to do my double cleanse.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGBSn4ti3gM/Wcn6YloO1KI/AAAAAAAAKrk/exKk9GF0ARgbmUC0zEmlMbOr3suAquLawCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGBSn4ti3gM/Wcn6YloO1KI/AAAAAAAAKrk/exKk9GF0ARgbmUC0zEmlMbOr3suAquLawCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04232.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>La Roche-Posay</b> Effaclar cleanser<br />I've been loving the double cleanse after micellar water or cleansing oil. I finished the Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions cleanser and used up the Hada Labo cleansers I'd brought back from Singapore (I loved the one for sensitive skin!) and decided I would try a new cleanser. This is just a lightly fragranced, colourless gel cleanser but it cleanses thoroughly, isn't stripping, not too fragranced and yet super affordable as well. I bought it in a Priceline sale (anybody else feel like those 40% sales are happening way more frequently than they used to?) and I really like it for a double cleanser.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFe0VQVyoOE/Wcn5xt-0enI/AAAAAAAAKrY/oDEsamAF7oQ89ZBYwsQls2MM2k6u1a5gQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFe0VQVyoOE/Wcn5xt-0enI/AAAAAAAAKrY/oDEsamAF7oQ89ZBYwsQls2MM2k6u1a5gQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The Ordinary</b> Advanced Retinoid 2%</div><div style="text-align: left;">I love this! I bought this before the brand got into all that hot water for its business with Estee Lauder and I love this product for helping my acne scarring to improve. My skin hasn't been clear since I was 14 years old and it's a massive source of insecurity and draws heaps of unwanted attention so now that it's relatively blemish-free and I'm just dealing with the scarring, this and the other products below can be attributed to improvement in my scars fading a lot quicker than they used to.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2n8jpGUHtug/Wcn5yWUu_tI/AAAAAAAAKrc/2Tc_3W2L9CE_y8jpxajXA2qd6-5RfbuUgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2n8jpGUHtug/Wcn5yWUu_tI/AAAAAAAAKrc/2Tc_3W2L9CE_y8jpxajXA2qd6-5RfbuUgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04230.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The Ordinary</b> Lactic Acid 5%&nbsp;+ HA 2%</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like this too - not as much as the retinoid but lactic acid loosens the bonds between the skin's cells so that cell renewal is quicker. I alternate between the retinoid, this lactic acid, and the products below.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGJtubMvIUA/Wcn5JYnNKaI/AAAAAAAAKrI/StqTdxQ2StkJViqhMiCL-k2SlqReS9AagCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGJtubMvIUA/Wcn5JYnNKaI/AAAAAAAAKrI/StqTdxQ2StkJViqhMiCL-k2SlqReS9AagCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04226.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Paula's Choice</b> Resist C15 and Resist Pure Radiance Skin Brightening Treatment</div><div style="text-align: left;">This was a little duo I bought from Paula's Choice because I finished the Hylamide Vitamin C serum and wanted another vitamin C product. Both sounded right up my alley to fade acne scars and I think they're also factors to my skin's improvement.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D8z00E0lVVY/Wcn6ITrdUDI/AAAAAAAAKrg/6iqO-82D2iMnJAbgUxdlkI4-XZJPtqvBQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D8z00E0lVVY/Wcn6ITrdUDI/AAAAAAAAKrg/6iqO-82D2iMnJAbgUxdlkI4-XZJPtqvBQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04231.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Thursday Plantation</b> Tea Tree Oil<br />I've mentioned it on the blog previously but my family visited the Thursday Plantation a few years ago on a family holiday so there's a twinge of nostalgia when I use anything from the brand. This is probably the fastest acting spot treatment I've found - it does tend to dry out the skin around it so be wary of applying it neat if you have sensitive skin, but I've been liking it for topical applications on burgeoning spots. I still like the Benzac AC 5% benzoyl peroxide treatment but lately I've only been getting infrequent larger spots so this tea tree oil has been my go-to.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bared.com.au/product/lapwing-black" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="733" height="640" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/bared/1494562479972_bared---new-web---products-on-feet---W-Winter-1734.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j0wlwydq9ao/WhiuNV7X3HI/AAAAAAAAKv8/rVcaMDrXbos3cqO_ZgR7oJh9tkx84R4qwCLcBGAs/s1600/1491535958116_bared%2B-%2Bnew%2Bweb%2B-%2Bproducts%2Bon%2Bfeet%2B-%2BW-Winter%2B192.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1466" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j0wlwydq9ao/WhiuNV7X3HI/AAAAAAAAKv8/rVcaMDrXbos3cqO_ZgR7oJh9tkx84R4qwCLcBGAs/s640/1491535958116_bared%2B-%2Bnew%2Bweb%2B-%2Bproducts%2Bon%2Bfeet%2B-%2BW-Winter%2B192.png" width="586" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><a href="https://bared.com.au/" target="_blank">Bared Shoes</a></b><br />My colleague was wearing some really cute flats and mentioned they were good for your feet too (they have a footbed designed by the brand's founder who is also a podiatrist)- and I saw a Facebook ad for the same shoes for the Vogue Online Shopping Night earlier this year and snagged the Lapwing in black leather on sale! They recently had a sale and that's when I bought the Florican style in plum nubuck. I love both pairs and while they're expensive, I think they're definitely worth it - just wait for them to go on sale! I notice a huge difference when I'm wearing these all day instead of flats from Novo or Rubi. They're very well-made and I consider them to be investment pieces that won't ruin my feet in years to come.<br /><br />Herbal Tea<br />I used to love green tea and I still do, but I've been turning to peppermint tea and chamomile tea to have herbal teas throughout the day as a decaffeinated alternative. I have one coffee in the morning and herbal teas and water all day afterward.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/30daysofbiblelettering/" target="_blank">30 Days of Bible Verses Lettering</a></b><br />I wouldn't even say I'm a novice at lettering - I just dabble, but I love the work that people have been doing and sharing for this. I've also read to be wary of the notion of the 'Instagram Bible' so it's good to take these things with a grain of salt but some of these artists are so talented!Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-19675480715477329072017-09-27T21:00:00.000+10:002017-09-27T21:00:11.854+10:00Instant GlowCharlotte Tilbury - what a rockstar. I first heard of her when <b><a href="http://sleepandwater.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Lena</a>&nbsp;</b>mentioned her, and started seeing her name dropped in Youtube videos exponentially. Her makeup artistry is amazing in its own right, and the reputation of her product line has quickly followed suit. I was tempted by the Filmstar Bronze and Glow, and the eyeshadow quads but held off because I didn't feel like I could spend that much money on a product I would only use on occasion. When I saw this palette in one of <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYJ2skgWd0M" target="_blank">Zoe's videos</a></b> my interest was piqued and soon enough I got my paws on one!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i8oJSwq2iyQ/Wcrn0kfwzZI/AAAAAAAAKtw/HfbdeQf4PRw67-HTs2hru-qK6hanE5bdQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i8oJSwq2iyQ/Wcrn0kfwzZI/AAAAAAAAKtw/HfbdeQf4PRw67-HTs2hru-qK6hanE5bdQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZfwrPTSinA/Wcrn2-4yLtI/AAAAAAAAKt4/V5rSumGXVOwX5_zcpPWYUubbXaXbFjwxACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZfwrPTSinA/Wcrn2-4yLtI/AAAAAAAAKt4/V5rSumGXVOwX5_zcpPWYUubbXaXbFjwxACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04205.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I bought the <b>Charlotte Tilbury</b> Instant Look in a Palette 5 Minute Face on the Go in Seductive Beauty from the CT Australia website on sale (it was also the only shade of these palettes which was on sale). I believe it was about 30% off so it came to about $70&nbsp;+ postage but come on, it's gorgeous. I even watched Charlotte's makeup tutorial video about it to determine whether this was the shade I wanted because I'd seen the Natural Beauty palette and thought that was more up my street. I was wrong - the eye shades in this (the element I was the most anxious about because they looked very cool-toned) are gorgeous, and the cheek shades are my favourite out of the three shades that this palette comes in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPaRlPqDnyw/Wcrn25HH8tI/AAAAAAAAKt0/IQ_pV0mrmaom909y1Oq2tvQ25f4VNO0WQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPaRlPqDnyw/Wcrn25HH8tI/AAAAAAAAKt0/IQ_pV0mrmaom909y1Oq2tvQ25f4VNO0WQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04208.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cUOjc5PqnGg/WcroNCfin9I/AAAAAAAAKuA/Anyyg4R1u0QsW1jZCmSP3E6XETDBj9XcwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cUOjc5PqnGg/WcroNCfin9I/AAAAAAAAKuA/Anyyg4R1u0QsW1jZCmSP3E6XETDBj9XcwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04209.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TTB1PJG118s/WcroQM4FeCI/AAAAAAAAKuE/i8mQUJ8j1FEmiJYZoC946MKcU1Repa1-wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TTB1PJG118s/WcroQM4FeCI/AAAAAAAAKuE/i8mQUJ8j1FEmiJYZoC946MKcU1Repa1-wCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04211.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;">Apologies for its dusty state - I didn't take photos before I started using it and I haven't put it down since! It has replaced all the cheek products in my everyday makeup bag.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zrE91mDuCs/WcroKCBiKUI/AAAAAAAAKt8/6CDKDPxNvQICBnxsNkxUa0pwx5HyKc2kgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zrE91mDuCs/WcroKCBiKUI/AAAAAAAAKt8/6CDKDPxNvQICBnxsNkxUa0pwx5HyKc2kgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04217.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1K07i3oT2Y/WcpLAfKh6II/AAAAAAAAKtM/6L3pqkr4jpArZudzy2dkEWTgZb2nw63_gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1K07i3oT2Y/WcpLAfKh6II/AAAAAAAAKtM/6L3pqkr4jpArZudzy2dkEWTgZb2nw63_gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04223.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />1. Eye Brighten: shimmery cool champagne<br />2. Eye Enhance: shimmery taupe<br />2. Eye Smoke: shimmery cocoa brown<br />4. Face Bronze: medium brown with a satin finish<br />5. Cheek Swish: sheer neutral pink with a satin finish<br />6. Cheek Pop: warm coral pink with a satin finish<br />7. Face Highlight: shimmery pale gold with a hint of pink<br /><br />I've worn the eye shades much less frequently than the rest of the palette, but I still appreciate the look they can create. The taupe looked silvery in the pan but looks warmer on the skin which is such a relief for someone like me who doesn't like silver-toned shades on the eyes.<br /><br />The cheek shades together really are all you need- in fact, the palette as a whole is true to the 'instant look in a palette, 5 minute face on the go' claim. The cheeks channel the 'swish and pop' action of the CT Cheek Pop blushes, with the sheerer cheek shade and the bolder accent colour for the apple of the cheek. The bronzer is the best kind of bronzer shade - not too warm, not cool to the point of being muddy, and not matte or dull, but not shimmery. The highlight is great - not 'kapow' shimmery the way that the Becca highlighters can be (I own Moonstone and can attest to the 'kapow' factor) but it's a high quality highlighter that does the job. I'd be interested to hear how this compares to the individual Filmstar Bronze and Glow.<br /><br />All in all, I love this palette. It's the best foray into CT beauty products that I can see and the quality, the proportions of the pans and the shade selection is so worth it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LzpfP8swZDU/WcpK-tXq55I/AAAAAAAAKtI/b5wN_fvEVE0-EYi0Nnv_XQejVhbEM0JZgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LzpfP8swZDU/WcpK-tXq55I/AAAAAAAAKtI/b5wN_fvEVE0-EYi0Nnv_XQejVhbEM0JZgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04219.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-39230529329990019502017-09-24T00:00:00.000+10:002017-09-24T15:47:00.978+10:00Coffee for BreakfastBack at it with another (chiefly food) post! It's been a while but I've got a nice long post - maybe grab a snack, or you'll want a snack by the end of the post. I undertook a month of a detox for no junk food during the workweek with my team at work and my skin's improved, my mood's improved and I think I'll try to maintain less processed foods and go running 3 times a week because I totally fell off the wagon that I was barely on. I love my food but I also need to moderate, and exercise for balance!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quIdDOi8jEs/WcX80P7DpTI/AAAAAAAAKoo/6hykiW71MLMHjR6AuLEkyi-3MlvdwKskwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.18%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quIdDOi8jEs/WcX80P7DpTI/AAAAAAAAKoo/6hykiW71MLMHjR6AuLEkyi-3MlvdwKskwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.18%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />NoDo Donuts in the city and I loved the sound of the white chocolate raspberry ones but I couldn't have any because of the self-imposed junk food detox with my work team.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nazAIa_zcNk/WcX71eA-AJI/AAAAAAAAKoU/R8K19Mpy58EO9BIg2-U1hDOrSMV-geMmQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.16%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nazAIa_zcNk/WcX71eA-AJI/AAAAAAAAKoU/R8K19Mpy58EO9BIg2-U1hDOrSMV-geMmQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.16%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I couldn't buy a donut for myself so I got one for Peter instead! He did like it but it's more like almond meal cake than a donut. And I went to Dello Mano and got him a classic brownie so he could try it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mb0FXEdEXTw/WcYB8ZzV00I/AAAAAAAAKqg/XrErF4bS_WQG2lksexn7p9c6yPCtCEPQACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mb0FXEdEXTw/WcYB8ZzV00I/AAAAAAAAKqg/XrErF4bS_WQG2lksexn7p9c6yPCtCEPQACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.56%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Taro's Ramen for lunch which was creamy?! I think they reformulated their tonkotsu ramen because it definitely wasn't like this the last couple of times we've eaten there! It was still good though.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaIpiaS7MG4/WcX8HviVwCI/AAAAAAAAKoc/Ho0unRPfQp0v-sCpucv5UBQBOA7TnO37gCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-24%2B09.04.39%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaIpiaS7MG4/WcX8HviVwCI/AAAAAAAAKoc/Ho0unRPfQp0v-sCpucv5UBQBOA7TnO37gCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-24%2B09.04.39%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We tried <b><a href="https://brisbanebestparma.com/" target="_blank">Brisbane's Best Chicken Parma</a></b> and it was glorious. The corn and the chips were amazing sides to accompany the cheesy, hammy crumbed chicken at the Brisbane Brewing Co in West End.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8u9KjhU8PoE/WcYCVGoBeAI/AAAAAAAAKqo/P_afWE7aGJAYhOBLiqRGZxvrs5niCepYgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.58.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8u9KjhU8PoE/WcYCVGoBeAI/AAAAAAAAKqo/P_afWE7aGJAYhOBLiqRGZxvrs5niCepYgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.58.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited the Night Noodle Markets on the opening night to avoid the crowds! Black Star's Strawberry Watermelon Cake - it was amazing as always. They ran out of the raspberry lychee cake after just a few customers so we didn't get to try it but we didn't mind.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FNU5DpbeBoM/WcX7-oDKt7I/AAAAAAAAKoY/gPgfxQpDTKIDWheiXA6vh7ka_aND-zlJACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-26%2B11.01.02%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FNU5DpbeBoM/WcX7-oDKt7I/AAAAAAAAKoY/gPgfxQpDTKIDWheiXA6vh7ka_aND-zlJACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-26%2B11.01.02%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gelato Messina's mango white chocolate creation - I couldn't decide between the pavlova one and this one. We also had yakisoba and char kway teow but they weren't amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0lIH_peYS3k/WcX-3jpJVVI/AAAAAAAAKpQ/EAfiy8eSBEQT88WQ7PvUGHejf6RUgliHACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B09.12.30%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0lIH_peYS3k/WcX-3jpJVVI/AAAAAAAAKpQ/EAfiy8eSBEQT88WQ7PvUGHejf6RUgliHACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B09.12.30%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Baker's Arms with my fam. Love their cabinet offerings!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lnjk-J_sQEA/WcX8iArtcMI/AAAAAAAAKog/2F2XT5QAxWEqapCvTcrHDyH6EB1XOQeYQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.22%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lnjk-J_sQEA/WcX8iArtcMI/AAAAAAAAKog/2F2XT5QAxWEqapCvTcrHDyH6EB1XOQeYQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.22%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Moroccan Lamb Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Pie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4a4jxZ_Ceo/WcX-qArpHaI/AAAAAAAAKpI/j-t2syk3CoI36p1LUZBQr33Zc3C87JzUACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B09.12.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4a4jxZ_Ceo/WcX-qArpHaI/AAAAAAAAKpI/j-t2syk3CoI36p1LUZBQr33Zc3C87JzUACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B09.12.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went on a walk from the Gabba to Kangaroo Point on a day off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pbvVoYHCqH8/WcX-N7d2cUI/AAAAAAAAKpE/qqyYGGZ310otsd5Z4ccwisqRQRe_uhdPACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B09.12.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pbvVoYHCqH8/WcX-N7d2cUI/AAAAAAAAKpE/qqyYGGZ310otsd5Z4ccwisqRQRe_uhdPACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B09.12.16%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this city.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IUn3zJup_HU/WcX9HVVkinI/AAAAAAAAKos/5vAnVH5Yi_oAvF-LIrOZ-Ovor74rJlEZACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.25%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IUn3zJup_HU/WcX9HVVkinI/AAAAAAAAKos/5vAnVH5Yi_oAvF-LIrOZ-Ovor74rJlEZACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.25%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Had breakfast with Daphne before church at Apples on Ainsworth!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kh1n-HKufl0/WcX9HXn14dI/AAAAAAAAKow/nTYf6ZWFJX0C19WDdmhcOm0XmZCP0A6OQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.36%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kh1n-HKufl0/WcX9HXn14dI/AAAAAAAAKow/nTYf6ZWFJX0C19WDdmhcOm0XmZCP0A6OQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.36%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Accidentally over-ordered at IKEA - swap your mash out for hot chips!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bK8PyEk6Nz4/WcX9exb1rfI/AAAAAAAAKo0/Ca6bYLIe_1cHuAyl4JhFs2J1Yiql2mxxwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.37%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bK8PyEk6Nz4/WcX9exb1rfI/AAAAAAAAKo0/Ca6bYLIe_1cHuAyl4JhFs2J1Yiql2mxxwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.37%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another meal at Mien - black bean noodle is always good even if it does contain a whole brown onion in the bowl, and the crab spicy seafood noodle soup was interesting but probably a little bit too messy to handle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CailerNg9q4/WcX9o7FmEfI/AAAAAAAAKo4/iTkiwJ1s2xIXpM2bHzDzKiAD_nvpqRIOACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.38%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CailerNg9q4/WcX9o7FmEfI/AAAAAAAAKo4/iTkiwJ1s2xIXpM2bHzDzKiAD_nvpqRIOACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.38%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our new favourite Malaysian restaurant - Roti Place in the city! The food is always pretty good and the roti canai is probably the best I've tried in Brisbane!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7vYnsOzWE8/WcYCa-zX0cI/AAAAAAAAKqs/CwVpdB5sNoEcM73FeS8NpysW-HjNoNFcQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.58.12%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7vYnsOzWE8/WcYCa-zX0cI/AAAAAAAAKqs/CwVpdB5sNoEcM73FeS8NpysW-HjNoNFcQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.58.12%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty views on the way to Maudsland.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oQWyZDtspc4/WcX987PxnWI/AAAAAAAAKo8/SRFovoJV4Wgz5AT0QC9IULWJHTWpGwT0QCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B08.10.25%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oQWyZDtspc4/WcX987PxnWI/AAAAAAAAKo8/SRFovoJV4Wgz5AT0QC9IULWJHTWpGwT0QCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B08.10.25%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Awesome sourdough toasties and good coffee at Shawty's Espresso.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AarYTM0Xu50/WcX-Njh3bpI/AAAAAAAAKpA/qmbI1sQ3L9QBo7nKpznQXQCOpRLnN56VwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B09.12.10%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AarYTM0Xu50/WcX-Njh3bpI/AAAAAAAAKpA/qmbI1sQ3L9QBo7nKpznQXQCOpRLnN56VwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B09.12.10%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited the Museum of Brisbane at City Hall on the weekend for a nice free activity - we'd dropped by as part of a City Centre Heritage Tour with work and I wanted to come back and spend some more time there. Well worth a visit if you haven't been to City Hall before!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A2KrVO1O__A/WcX-uhir-HI/AAAAAAAAKpM/44qo2n91WGkjS1MCU3SAELyQE9vKiMgqACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-27%2B09.12.32%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A2KrVO1O__A/WcX-uhir-HI/AAAAAAAAKpM/44qo2n91WGkjS1MCU3SAELyQE9vKiMgqACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-27%2B09.12.32%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rainbow of bottles at Greenglass while waiting for my coffee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSNtBbVXiLc/WcX-7IrYZLI/AAAAAAAAKpU/b8mDsrYdixU-pxUfAkWzK8-fZ8yQyihuQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-02%2B06.48.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSNtBbVXiLc/WcX-7IrYZLI/AAAAAAAAKpU/b8mDsrYdixU-pxUfAkWzK8-fZ8yQyihuQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-02%2B06.48.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited Day Made in Woolloongabba.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PmLJVmW4TDc/WcYBe308JCI/AAAAAAAAKqY/8Bz8be4lxks7DnvSK75JDuP36lKjKV5ngCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.49%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PmLJVmW4TDc/WcYBe308JCI/AAAAAAAAKqY/8Bz8be4lxks7DnvSK75JDuP36lKjKV5ngCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.49%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good coffee from Day Made - nice to see them after Cup in West End closed. We had our first date at Cup!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OxRY49mFTQU/WcYBeO44PmI/AAAAAAAAKqU/ue30PXGFXTgpB7vYeiIQ4KqtDFFHc0J_ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.48%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OxRY49mFTQU/WcYBeO44PmI/AAAAAAAAKqU/ue30PXGFXTgpB7vYeiIQ4KqtDFFHc0J_ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.48%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Peter's birthday we visited the Morrison Hotel to try the steaks which they claim to be the best in Brisbane. It was okay- the mushroom sauce and the fries were the highlights. Parking was also quite difficult so we'll be trying elsewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBcURGAP0Dk/WcYA7ncgE3I/AAAAAAAAKqI/9Vn6DKGbnAM7mPfnVXPgl1ZmIZD8gBX6QCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.45%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBcURGAP0Dk/WcYA7ncgE3I/AAAAAAAAKqI/9Vn6DKGbnAM7mPfnVXPgl1ZmIZD8gBX6QCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.45%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did go for lunch at Wintergarden to take advantage of their 'spend $15 on food at lunchtime and get a free Strawberries and Cream brownie from I Heart Brownies'.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2dMg3yXr0eI/WcX_QXaFGrI/AAAAAAAAKpY/YwWostu_j_UE58bwE37slKyv57qlgyFLgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-11%2B11.19.32%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2dMg3yXr0eI/WcX_QXaFGrI/AAAAAAAAKpY/YwWostu_j_UE58bwE37slKyv57qlgyFLgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-11%2B11.19.32%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Omelettes and French toast at Corner Cafe before church one morning with Mum and Daphne.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SDjG1io9Btg/WcX_UNTf-kI/AAAAAAAAKpc/nLwtO0TAcDIs7LOaFKZw0bYItJHMoDvPACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-11%2B11.19.34%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SDjG1io9Btg/WcX_UNTf-kI/AAAAAAAAKpc/nLwtO0TAcDIs7LOaFKZw0bYItJHMoDvPACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-11%2B11.19.34%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bought Pepe Saya butter from The Cheese Pleaser only to discover the 'best before' date was just 2 days after I bought it, so Peter made a tart shell with it. We made a strawberry almond tart and it was well-received but not quite like The Whisk's strawberry almond tart.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRMgUIgtdMU/WcYAVyI9b-I/AAAAAAAAKp4/iG6A9w4esCUk1me3wDvVrhcwB1zIjRqdQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRMgUIgtdMU/WcYAVyI9b-I/AAAAAAAAKp4/iG6A9w4esCUk1me3wDvVrhcwB1zIjRqdQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.18%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Etsu Izakaya on our mini family staycation. I liked the sushi rolls and the tempura zucchini flowers.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LI-VYrn4xw/WcYADkmg5NI/AAAAAAAAKpw/D9XrkdbPCdcBvArCb5D5woibtT_SHFFVACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LI-VYrn4xw/WcYADkmg5NI/AAAAAAAAKpw/D9XrkdbPCdcBvArCb5D5woibtT_SHFFVACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.16%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view out of our balcony at Surfers Paradise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mDX1NDrEz38/WcX_vsxUBMI/AAAAAAAAKpk/6pZdsct8Ujk4GRLeoUw3bYH6yFY6fO06wCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.11%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1598" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mDX1NDrEz38/WcX_vsxUBMI/AAAAAAAAKpk/6pZdsct8Ujk4GRLeoUw3bYH6yFY6fO06wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.11%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daphne's been raving about Cardamom Pod at Brickworks so we finally went and this Noni Yogi bowl was actually so good. That kale fritter was the standout but everything on the plate was flavoursome, nicely spiced and worked well together</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rb5Cr8z-0Ys/WcX_-9U-TKI/AAAAAAAAKpo/ohK8O1KZi2MHrdXUTh4Kunwy_2CmGRYWgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.12%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rb5Cr8z-0Ys/WcX_-9U-TKI/AAAAAAAAKpo/ohK8O1KZi2MHrdXUTh4Kunwy_2CmGRYWgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.12%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prettily plated and really delicious porcini arancini with carrots and zucchini.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m2Kp_5o9hQk/WcYAKD5hT2I/AAAAAAAAKp0/76HSKyNPveQN2-CY-LzXj60xOQ67TvdYwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.14%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m2Kp_5o9hQk/WcYAKD5hT2I/AAAAAAAAKp0/76HSKyNPveQN2-CY-LzXj60xOQ67TvdYwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.14%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Accidentally ordered a smoothie bowl instead of an acai bowl so this PB&amp;J smoothie bowl and the sweet potato fries weren't anything to write home about (that raw peanut butter cup was good though!) but apparently the Pod acai bowl is the bomb.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJF3e0htjAo/WcX_ergTJDI/AAAAAAAAKpg/0AWZUKwgaOIW-4HkPOD_IckkUcuDBQqewCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-19%2B11.40.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJF3e0htjAo/WcX_ergTJDI/AAAAAAAAKpg/0AWZUKwgaOIW-4HkPOD_IckkUcuDBQqewCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-19%2B11.40.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ended my staycation with dinner at Alfresco, which we've been longtime faithfuls of- I recall having my first lasagne memory here! I like their pastas a lot better than their pizzas. We also tried their camembert stuffed mushrooms which were good but absolutely not worth the money, and the Moreton Bay Bugs in garlic napoli sauce on rice, which were interesting for a change.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1SkW7NHDvM/WcYAhx_KvFI/AAAAAAAAKp8/A8jwFM1JWfcopJmBHtQIx46t3adaeNntgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.38%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1283" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1SkW7NHDvM/WcYAhx_KvFI/AAAAAAAAKp8/A8jwFM1JWfcopJmBHtQIx46t3adaeNntgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.38%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Passiontree egg waffle sundaes on a buy one get one free offer! This is the matcha red bean one.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYN_ELyroY0/WcYA6GNaEoI/AAAAAAAAKqA/VOfeY6Dtd8cE1NgR4pgiWwWlOaM5JStvACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.40%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1283" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYN_ELyroY0/WcYA6GNaEoI/AAAAAAAAKqA/VOfeY6Dtd8cE1NgR4pgiWwWlOaM5JStvACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.40%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And my campfire Oreo egg waffle. They're quite the head-turner but I wouldn't recommend - the staff were not very friendly and the soft-serve was more icy than creamy. It melted quite fast and caused the egg waffle to get very soggy which meant half the waffle was just soaked in melted soft-serve.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9BBsBckyAdA/WcYA7F9jy1I/AAAAAAAAKqE/evZLyRleQIULpgAJ4b1aqmxizt8F6W_yQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.41%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9BBsBckyAdA/WcYA7F9jy1I/AAAAAAAAKqE/evZLyRleQIULpgAJ4b1aqmxizt8F6W_yQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.41%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doughnut Fridays at John Mills Himself and I couldn't even get one because we were doing a detox with work and I was giving up junk food, which was basically chocolate, donuts, chips, cookies and sweets...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4pJivnvkkWQ/WcYB9x1UbTI/AAAAAAAAKqk/OrNMkPQq72EnILZ7RsSrXgZ2VO72eXviwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-09-23%2B02.57.55%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4pJivnvkkWQ/WcYB9x1UbTI/AAAAAAAAKqk/OrNMkPQq72EnILZ7RsSrXgZ2VO72eXviwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-23%2B02.57.55%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daffodils on Daffodil Day for the Cancer Council.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6gBSIRqvFnc/WcX8lIcUrPI/AAAAAAAAKok/u-bkmpm6vDU8jLS6thHqgJTbcnNbJih8wCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-24%2B11.07.23%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6gBSIRqvFnc/WcX8lIcUrPI/AAAAAAAAKok/u-bkmpm6vDU8jLS6thHqgJTbcnNbJih8wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-24%2B11.07.23%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were looking for a coffee place to try and Wake Me Up in Slacks Creek was well-rated on BeanHunter. It was alright but a bit too far to regularly visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for making it to the end of this post! Hope you enjoyed!</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-34669989941805637252017-07-15T00:00:00.000+10:002017-07-16T13:48:18.169+10:00Love Well<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've rounded up photos of what I've been up to outside of my Melbourne holiday and bundled them into a neat little post. Still lots of food, and scenic views, and pretty things. I'm making a shift to exercise more (still struggling through the Bikini Body Guide and running and trying to make it to Pilates classes at the work gym) and eat a bit healthier but I love food and sweets so much that the healthy lifestyle is a hard choice to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HE5H9Q6cOq8/WWQgMomnTqI/AAAAAAAAKfA/7bb6Bfzu73Ajd9Pe8uD06RALSxODfoEQACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-19%2B04.57.20%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HE5H9Q6cOq8/WWQgMomnTqI/AAAAAAAAKfA/7bb6Bfzu73Ajd9Pe8uD06RALSxODfoEQACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-19%2B04.57.20%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lunch at St Coco - repeat visits ordering very similar things. The beef brisket burger, the hibiscus poached pear waffle, the reef fish and the bondi bowl were all really good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DzXWiSG71Gk/WWQfk6UsyDI/AAAAAAAAKes/ZNBg3cnHc5gNtYU3UN_lsiiC6P-B_JS9wCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-01%2B09.09.41%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1600" height="512" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DzXWiSG71Gk/WWQfk6UsyDI/AAAAAAAAKes/ZNBg3cnHc5gNtYU3UN_lsiiC6P-B_JS9wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-01%2B09.09.41%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baLnEqrvWrQ/WWQftQLvxFI/AAAAAAAAKew/RpbxYnqN7AI7-TQsc8eEuQDuRRFiqt4WgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-01%2B09.09.41%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baLnEqrvWrQ/WWQftQLvxFI/AAAAAAAAKew/RpbxYnqN7AI7-TQsc8eEuQDuRRFiqt4WgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-01%2B09.09.41%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs2QjeMGgnc/WWayiNRHTBI/AAAAAAAAKjM/8PK_Wd-APsM7DuU61UjP_iv23cMigg5XACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.50%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs2QjeMGgnc/WWayiNRHTBI/AAAAAAAAKjM/8PK_Wd-APsM7DuU61UjP_iv23cMigg5XACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.50%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I went to St Coco with my mum and sister on a day off and we went to the Daisy Hill Koala Centre afterwards and saw this cutie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cl2npt0QYC0/WWQlM5mcUzI/AAAAAAAAKhA/lmgQKd4dFqkY0eqehE2h387muvDF03lbgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.53%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cl2npt0QYC0/WWQlM5mcUzI/AAAAAAAAKhA/lmgQKd4dFqkY0eqehE2h387muvDF03lbgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.53%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hauling water bottles, books and stickers at Daisy Hill Koorong. They stock colorful stainless steel flask water bottles (link <b><a href="https://www.koorong.com/search/product/water-bottle-500ml-stainless-steel-burgundy-choose-joy/6006937135314.jhtml" target="_blank">here</a></b>!) with typography from Koorong that are so pretty and functional, which make them amazing gifts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RNiOGCmzPT0/WWQf0qoomhI/AAAAAAAAKe0/M1Mbzx9x5uozfP4PvshNdXAbYNyqqGMTQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-19%2B04.56.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RNiOGCmzPT0/WWQf0qoomhI/AAAAAAAAKe0/M1Mbzx9x5uozfP4PvshNdXAbYNyqqGMTQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-19%2B04.56.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Got some dainty Samantha Wills cuff earrings in the sale. I really wanted something rose gold but found that this style looks better in yellow gold with the colourless crystals because these look a bit like millipedes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DS4IBvbJ6z4/WWQf-4etitI/AAAAAAAAKe4/8g9FoBNWlfAnVlTFEKYR_UwjyjjLWtPGgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-19%2B04.56.08%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DS4IBvbJ6z4/WWQf-4etitI/AAAAAAAAKe4/8g9FoBNWlfAnVlTFEKYR_UwjyjjLWtPGgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-19%2B04.56.08%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wrapping presents for friends with kikki.K Paper Lover's Books.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWTWkSou9QQ/WWQfihx0SZI/AAAAAAAAKeo/i8LNm5U5CI8DnKrrKQwN0T0OilK-ZZ22ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-19%2B04.56.04%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWTWkSou9QQ/WWQfihx0SZI/AAAAAAAAKeo/i8LNm5U5CI8DnKrrKQwN0T0OilK-ZZ22ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-19%2B04.56.04%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went to the Whisk and found they now do ham and cheese croissants with wholegrain mustard, and tried the chocolate almond croissant and both were amazing. I adore their food, but don't rate their coffee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5U-tTKsJK8/WWQgxbr8M_I/AAAAAAAAKfM/whPdDMPpJ40C-qEJUC3sHDcW8fp89wYywCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.27%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5U-tTKsJK8/WWQgxbr8M_I/AAAAAAAAKfM/whPdDMPpJ40C-qEJUC3sHDcW8fp89wYywCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.27%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In fact, they were so amazing that my boyfriend's family returned a couple of weeks later and he got me some because I couldn't make it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fwpbZjSvTtE/WWQjTJq7HmI/AAAAAAAAKgM/kiVV9T406iwgv67tHVUf8IVLqBQ5WkVogCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-26%2B08.50.49%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fwpbZjSvTtE/WWQjTJq7HmI/AAAAAAAAKgM/kiVV9T406iwgv67tHVUf8IVLqBQ5WkVogCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-26%2B08.50.49%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found a new cafe on George Street called Frankie and George and liked it so much I went back for coffee everyday that week, and brought my sister along one of those days.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwANU5_8CD8/WWQkALZGKsI/AAAAAAAAKgU/FOA8QI31h0M0783nYJ2H2v9Z07hWjze2ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-28%2B01.21.32%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwANU5_8CD8/WWQkALZGKsI/AAAAAAAAKgU/FOA8QI31h0M0783nYJ2H2v9Z07hWjze2ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-28%2B01.21.32%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The granola was meant to have seasonal fruit but didn't come with it, and the blueberry danish I got wasn't amazing - they didn't heat it up and the food wasn't cheap. I do like the coffee and the space, but they have room to improve when it comes to food.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1eZYLEyA-Gg/WWQkB5VI7-I/AAAAAAAAKgY/wpOECYD-R9gtM8QZlspeYZBUTnBq4iZ7ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-02%2B01.07.38%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1eZYLEyA-Gg/WWQkB5VI7-I/AAAAAAAAKgY/wpOECYD-R9gtM8QZlspeYZBUTnBq4iZ7ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-02%2B01.07.38%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Was so excited to visit the Love Well Project at the Mount Gravatt Lookout because I'd heard about this social enterprise cafe for over a year now. The Hope Foundation started up this cafe project to help vulnerable women get back on their feet by learning skills in the cafe. Additionally I was also pleasantly surprised that there was more of a view at the top of Mount Gravatt than I'd expected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqNhosiXRoc/WWQkXl9K6tI/AAAAAAAAKgg/YcDcWEVTT8EQs6ckmvV1rznVrZaFEGHlgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-02%2B01.07.39%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqNhosiXRoc/WWQkXl9K6tI/AAAAAAAAKgg/YcDcWEVTT8EQs6ckmvV1rznVrZaFEGHlgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-02%2B01.07.39%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Had a build-your-own breakkie with mushrooms, bacon and roasted tomato and a big breakkie pie from Piefection. That tomato relish was so good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Be7Sb4bYIU/WWQklV2T8WI/AAAAAAAAKgo/Nydb8h6CSbQxGHPH3NDXemXf8Hjs98JywCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-02%2B01.07.40%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Be7Sb4bYIU/WWQklV2T8WI/AAAAAAAAKgo/Nydb8h6CSbQxGHPH3NDXemXf8Hjs98JywCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-02%2B01.07.40%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a gorgeous day, typical of a Brisbane winter and we got a table on the balcony which made for a beautiful start to a Saturday. Don't forget to bring sunglasses!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hcGZE_RQguM/WWQklRznM3I/AAAAAAAAKgk/XObHFLKuMKkHhT25eulWZC1Qh-v7bUrRgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.09.05%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hcGZE_RQguM/WWQklRznM3I/AAAAAAAAKgk/XObHFLKuMKkHhT25eulWZC1Qh-v7bUrRgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.09.05%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A family friend dropped in to visit my mum and brought us these little cakes from Madders Brothers pastry shop in Jamboree Heights. They sell 9 cakes for $26 and although undeniably pricey, the amount of effort, time and workmanship that goes into these cakes is worth it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3GATy5ks9LE/WWQkrVbZg9I/AAAAAAAAKgs/rX0x7j1bu-I5Bk431ZwL-LVdAbe5iackACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.10.26%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3GATy5ks9LE/WWQkrVbZg9I/AAAAAAAAKgs/rX0x7j1bu-I5Bk431ZwL-LVdAbe5iackACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.10.26%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Been seeing HRVST ST cold pressed juices everywhere for ages but the price always put me off. They used to be packaged in glass jars and sold for ~$9 but now they've repackaged to plastic bottles, which isn't good I know (#waronwaste) but they're more affordable at $6.50 so I finally tried one at John Mills Himself! It was good but not $6.50 good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_hPIEkV6Tz8/WWQlEIu27rI/AAAAAAAAKg0/R8saGUwcu0cQkA7zuxUdj4CBpQt5IZ_KwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.44%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_hPIEkV6Tz8/WWQlEIu27rI/AAAAAAAAKg0/R8saGUwcu0cQkA7zuxUdj4CBpQt5IZ_KwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.44%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Went to eat Korean black bean noodles and dumplings at Mien in Runcorn. I really like their version and the dumplings were good too. Definitely coming back for this, and maybe to try the seafood noodles too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5vgJnAvkQ/WWQlJYID9xI/AAAAAAAAKg8/WqocZF9g36IPRHYyfP1k2GiMOxpkjdYEgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.52%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5vgJnAvkQ/WWQlJYID9xI/AAAAAAAAKg8/WqocZF9g36IPRHYyfP1k2GiMOxpkjdYEgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.52%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bought these two products from The Ordinary in early June when a sales rep was in Myer promoting them. He recommended these two products for my hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and I've been using them alternate nights and I've seen some improvement which is promising. I'd been on the lookout for a retinoid for a while and the fact that this line is so affordable is great.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JGJkIxS1vsY/WWayorjA6dI/AAAAAAAAKjQ/7JFEX7UAQqAdeLf-56WNfAL168gBl8WjwCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017-07-13%2B09.26.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JGJkIxS1vsY/WWayorjA6dI/AAAAAAAAKjQ/7JFEX7UAQqAdeLf-56WNfAL168gBl8WjwCEwYBhgL/s640/2017-07-13%2B09.26.51%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Ordered the Go-To and Bro-To Properly Clean! I've finished their Face Hero oil blend and I still have their Very Useful Face Cream which I use off and on. I'm currently just using the Go-To one and it smells like Froot Loops and cleanses very well without being drying, or breaking me out. My boyfriend would use the Bro-To but he's pretty happy with the Biore Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser so I might just use it too, because I find it hilarious.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5T1R5tOd96U/WWayZ9IIFlI/AAAAAAAAKjI/U3E9FLuf_GA9CwjSev3wGqawIutdjcctwCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017-07-13%2B09.24.28%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5T1R5tOd96U/WWayZ9IIFlI/AAAAAAAAKjI/U3E9FLuf_GA9CwjSev3wGqawIutdjcctwCEwYBhgL/s640/2017-07-13%2B09.24.28%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sweet handwritten note from Beautylish.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OaA89Wo6MoM/WWayr0nn9iI/AAAAAAAAKjY/P-Sp1O4KbTUAk30TkNKbihTeHErMRPQggCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017-07-13%2B09.26.50%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OaA89Wo6MoM/WWayr0nn9iI/AAAAAAAAKjY/P-Sp1O4KbTUAk30TkNKbihTeHErMRPQggCEwYBhgL/s640/2017-07-13%2B09.26.50%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm very late to the Becca highlighter party, but I finally got this Glow on the Go little kit I've been eyeing up for ages (in Opal, because Moonstsone was sold out!), and the It Cosmetics My Skin But Better CC+ Cream from Beautylish. I'm so excited to wear it as my base everyday because of its skincare benefits. I emailed Beautylish a bit worried that the shade wouldn't match me when it came, and I had no way to shade match before I bought it, and they were so lovely and offered to exchange it when it came and I have given it a test! I ordered the shade Light but I thought Medium would match me better. I've been very vigilant with sunscreen as of late.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lma5Oixo1A/WWayrl1-G5I/AAAAAAAAKjU/XN1gwcuBNagJE3Lm23-Gj0QP1UpKvviuACEwYBhgL/s1600/2017-07-13%2B09.21.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lma5Oixo1A/WWayrl1-G5I/AAAAAAAAKjU/XN1gwcuBNagJE3Lm23-Gj0QP1UpKvviuACEwYBhgL/s640/2017-07-13%2B09.21.51%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We went to see the Marvel exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art and it was pretty good. I don't know if it's worth the $25 pp but it was very cool. The Asgardian throne room was awesome.</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-9935300966359430542017-07-13T14:00:00.000+10:002017-11-25T09:40:08.235+10:00June FavouritesI'm really getting back into makeup and this June Favourites post is not only late, but also pretty much my everyday makeup routine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_FIPGtrmoI/WWa7mI2fb6I/AAAAAAAAKjg/iMDrCUy6RfginaCYm72GX5qb0Z54jyGlwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_FIPGtrmoI/WWa7mI2fb6I/AAAAAAAAKjg/iMDrCUy6RfginaCYm72GX5qb0Z54jyGlwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0ogXjUTle4/WWRDwDMVD9I/AAAAAAAAKhk/LKQ1B1uoGhQtLQvLr6q2oknhkT1xMUVZQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0ogXjUTle4/WWRDwDMVD9I/AAAAAAAAKhk/LKQ1B1uoGhQtLQvLr6q2oknhkT1xMUVZQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04148.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love <b>Bourjois </b>so much as a brand I once owned 6 of their small pot blushes, and I recently culled my makeup collection (had to throw out so many things I had bought in 2012!) and threw out so much expired makeup. I rediscovered the City Radiance Foundation and it's been my go-to face base for months now. I do work in the CBD where there's a lot of secondhand smoke and traffic but I can't say I've noticed the anti-pollution benefits, because you can't realistically see that in the short-term. I always used Bourjois foundations in two shades, 52 Vanilla and 53 Light Beige because neither matched perfectly and that is still the case - the City Radiance foundation in <i>02 Vanilla</i> is slightly too light for me but it's still workable. I've almost used it up and it was so easy to blend, gives light-medium coverage and doesn't feel heavy on the skin. I'm so excited to use it up because I've bought a new base to move on to!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6vT4EXrE0I/WWRD2qMiVyI/AAAAAAAAKho/sEfp6oDQjkgjursiXhrOQv2XGb7WUgO3wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6vT4EXrE0I/WWRD2qMiVyI/AAAAAAAAKho/sEfp6oDQjkgjursiXhrOQv2XGb7WUgO3wCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04150.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've had the&nbsp;<b>Bourjois&nbsp;</b>Healthy Mix Concealer (relaunched and discontinued) before and it lasted for absolutely ages - so long that my sister commented on multiple occasions that it was the gift that keeps on giving. I love the medium to high coverage that a concealer should rightly give, and though the shades have changed in the relaunch<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AY7_CWgvqjU/WWRFJRzue7I/AAAAAAAAKiE/2yDXvW2kz_wvySIMRQKc8KD0TjaKSSaGACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AY7_CWgvqjU/WWRFJRzue7I/AAAAAAAAKiE/2yDXvW2kz_wvySIMRQKc8KD0TjaKSSaGACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04158.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bourjois City Radiance in 02 Vanilla and the relaunched Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer in 52 Medium.<br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9st2Ab_0gv8/WWREeD3DkuI/AAAAAAAAKh0/Na4vFBovBH4oVK0LHTeJhrLl1VDSWwaSwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9st2Ab_0gv8/WWREeD3DkuI/AAAAAAAAKh0/Na4vFBovBH4oVK0LHTeJhrLl1VDSWwaSwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04152.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <b>BareMinerals </b>BareSkin Perfecting Veil in <i>Light to Medium</i> came in a BareMinerals set that I bought because I wanted to try Complexion Rescue and I didn't think much of it when I started using it. It did the job, and it didn't look cakey. Once I hit pan (woo!) I decided it was time to find a new one because while this one did the job, it wasn't as silky or undetectable on the skin as I liked. I've wanted to try the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powder for years but I usually do my makeup on the way to work and I really needed a pressed powder so it wouldn't fly all over the car like loose powders to. I swatched <b>theBalm </b>Sexy Mama and bought it that day (despite the risque cover!) because it was so silky and fine. I've really liked using it so far and it's undetectable on the skin, which is exactly what I wanted!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uujt2lVmNPo/WWREYaIz7aI/AAAAAAAAKhw/zfwDBS3ypJ4DovNCwt17IlqTDwmUk8SQQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uujt2lVmNPo/WWREYaIz7aI/AAAAAAAAKhw/zfwDBS3ypJ4DovNCwt17IlqTDwmUk8SQQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love <b>EcoTools&nbsp;</b>and I've bought all of mine from iHerb - this is no exception. This Fan Brush is so great for applying cheek products and in a pinch I use it to apply setting powder too. I actually love the fan shape for applying bronzer as a soft contour and blush on the cheekbone. I've seen fan brushes be used for applying products with a light hand like highlighter, but for me it's been a nice change to the usual cheek brushes. EcoTools make their brushes with synthetic bristles, bamboo handles and recycled aluminium, making the process that much more sustainable, which is so encouraging and something I'm keen to support.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFMLNS-pHKg/WWREmiidkjI/AAAAAAAAKh4/2wQPkzvSwzYUnO8s3UrEbgrw4efSP838QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFMLNS-pHKg/WWREmiidkjI/AAAAAAAAKh4/2wQPkzvSwzYUnO8s3UrEbgrw4efSP838QCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04154.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I didn't realise the <b>Tarte </b>12-hour Amazonian Clay Blush in <i>Exposed </i>blended right into the blush pink microfiber throw. I love this blush - I haven't used another since getting it at the beginning of the year. It's a perfect natural brown-based pink that doesn't look doll-like or unsuited to the season. I also conducted a mass cull on one of the April public holidays and found out most of my makeup had expired, including all of my blushes from 2012/2013. Moral of the story is don't buy more than you need.<br /><br />In that cull I found I needed a new bronzer and in Sephora's Benefit sale I decided to take the plunge and get the big kahuna (<b>Benefit </b>Hoola), instead of some cheap copy which I would constantly try to stack up against the idea of Hoola that I had conjured in my mind after hearing so much about it for years. I really like Hoola - it's a good shade for my skin tone (I have light-medium yellow-toned skin) to mimic a natural tan and I like the wooden-handled brush it came with as well - the shape helps for things like contouring, but less so for a general application to add warmth to the skin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jxCfTdQh8Qs/WWREzT36PhI/AAAAAAAAKh8/vmBvNoHKv3s71mv7xBvmjn2wPIlx3GOogCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jxCfTdQh8Qs/WWREzT36PhI/AAAAAAAAKh8/vmBvNoHKv3s71mv7xBvmjn2wPIlx3GOogCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got this&nbsp;<b>Benefit </b>Gimme Brow deluxe sample in <i>03 Dark Brown</i> in the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun set in the same Sephora sale on Benefit. I really like it for a quick way to add some colour and shape to the brows, but only when the brows have been threaded, or tweezed and groomed like I do when I haven't made time to go to the threading salon. It doesn't really help sparse areas, so if that's your main thing, stick to pencils and pomade.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FnvKWFlkcJk/WWRE9b0_tbI/AAAAAAAAKiA/HSi5lO0dHHQNHssGTTvbKKJbmcqmjmPiQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FnvKWFlkcJk/WWRE9b0_tbI/AAAAAAAAKiA/HSi5lO0dHHQNHssGTTvbKKJbmcqmjmPiQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04156.JPG" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div>After trying <b>Maybelline NY</b>'s Lash Sensational Waterproof mascara last year and finding it was a great mascara, I dabbled in a couple of others. I tried the Kiss Me Heroine Volume and Curl and the CoverGirl The Super Sizer but I found the Kiss Me was difficult to apply because the brush was enormous (I've had this one multiple times before and I don't recall the brush being so big and annoying to use?!) and the Super Sizer flaked towards the end of the day. Disappointed, I repurchased Lash Sensational Waterproof on sale and I believe it could be my all-time favourite mascara. Just sayin'. Big claims. Waterproof? Check. Holds curl? Check. Volume? Check. Definition and separation? Check. All the boxes. Super easy to apply and extremely affordable (+ often on sale) are just bonuses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G12YU_qeWqM/WWRFVJEeEmI/AAAAAAAAKiI/Ym8qUcR5aykrHiI7smQ0q7QMPOU7xU6jACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G12YU_qeWqM/WWRFVJEeEmI/AAAAAAAAKiI/Ym8qUcR5aykrHiI7smQ0q7QMPOU7xU6jACLcBGAs/s640/DSC04159.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <b>DHC </b>Deep Cleansing Oil was something I'd heard so many people praise but I didn't want to plunge into getting the full size from Sasa online until I'd tried it by buying the little travel size. I love it. It cleanses so thoroughly (even waterproof mascara!) and feels almost silky to massage onto the face to get rid of makeup, and doesn't leave skin feeling parched like the HadaLabo Cleansing Oil did after a while. I'll definitely look at buying the full size when I run out.<br /><br /><b>Paula's Choice</b> Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Regular Strength (2% Salicylic Acid) has been a lifesaver. I used it on a cotton pad swept over the face morning and night everyday and didn't really notice a significant difference. I ran out and when I went without it I did a clay mask (Sukin Charcoal Anti-Pollution masque) and tried using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and immediately broke out and developed blackheads. I laid off the SK-II and went straight back to what I knew worked for me and am onto my second bottle because it helps move active breakouts along quicker, keeps my pores blackhead-free and refined the texture of my skin - especially the areas with hyperpigmentation.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9WmHRtHpUYg/WWRFXif3UgI/AAAAAAAAKiM/A6W7HItGirwoech6apKMxdBhgK31r4SsgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9WmHRtHpUYg/WWRFXif3UgI/AAAAAAAAKiM/A6W7HItGirwoech6apKMxdBhgK31r4SsgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC04162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I bought <b>The Ordinary</b>'s&nbsp;Advanced Retinoid 2% and Lactic Acid 5%&nbsp;+ HA 2% when Myer first started stocking the brand and a sales rep was present. He recommended alternating these two products every night for my hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and I think they've definitely helped my skin along. Between the Paula's Choice Anti-Redness 2% Salicyclic Acid exfoliant and these two products, dark marks are moving a lot quicker than they used to, I get fewer active breakouts and when I do, they disappear a lot quicker.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Tom Misch</b> has been playing heaps on my Spotify - I like Crazy Dream, So Close, Beautiful Escape and In The Midst of It All. My sister likes to make travel vlogs when we go away and she used this &nbsp;song most recently for our Melbourne trip.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-53674475999795055312017-07-12T00:00:00.000+10:002017-07-13T13:03:34.204+10:00Van Gogh in VIC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This post is all about my trip to Melbourne with my sister! We had such a great trip, though we did disagree on what to do at times. The weather was good for the most part, and lots of good food was eaten, coffee consumed and views and sights seen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7Y36xIBxa0/WWQgIOm3GrI/AAAAAAAAKe8/RG5yIpcYJgMj8tyvbvT62eYOCLFPFe2TwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-21%2B02.04.34%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7Y36xIBxa0/WWQgIOm3GrI/AAAAAAAAKe8/RG5yIpcYJgMj8tyvbvT62eYOCLFPFe2TwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-21%2B02.04.34%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sister and I visited Melbourne for 4 days, and spent first day eating baguettes and waffles from Waffle On at the Royal Botanic Gardens because the weather was so beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0OIKgd7OCA/WWQgxXwpqCI/AAAAAAAAKfI/S4MAqw_3tbAbaKG-JQDdltDfsqXirSeDACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-21%2B09.24.42%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0OIKgd7OCA/WWQgxXwpqCI/AAAAAAAAKfI/S4MAqw_3tbAbaKG-JQDdltDfsqXirSeDACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-21%2B09.24.42%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited Cumulus Inc on a Wednesday morning and didn't have a queue at all! We tried the crumpets, the freshly baked madeleine with lemon curd, the Lune croissant with braised greens, onion and raclette cheese, the Lune almond croissant and the coffee and it was all delightful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VB2DE1K4PZs/WWQgi8yiC-I/AAAAAAAAKfE/3cAm123N2wQungoCZ6YysvqcMCLAuBIngCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-21%2B09.23.58%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VB2DE1K4PZs/WWQgi8yiC-I/AAAAAAAAKfE/3cAm123N2wQungoCZ6YysvqcMCLAuBIngCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-21%2B09.23.58%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sg9oLKRrOoo/WWQi0mmzJJI/AAAAAAAAKgA/BRQfl2raz_IBZzYgtuNeCJZDWCMHaj25ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.58%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sg9oLKRrOoo/WWQi0mmzJJI/AAAAAAAAKgA/BRQfl2raz_IBZzYgtuNeCJZDWCMHaj25ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.58%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-45oz0giLzTo/WWQhOE64XOI/AAAAAAAAKfY/Wr86kMeXcAUQfPThh_2gerh2mr3g-V0PgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.34%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-45oz0giLzTo/WWQhOE64XOI/AAAAAAAAKfY/Wr86kMeXcAUQfPThh_2gerh2mr3g-V0PgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.34%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bagels from Manchester Press - we had the smashed pumpkin with greens and tofutti and the chorizo, corn and capsicum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z3L70jay-hA/WWQj8INyIWI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/X9fd879yqCEvGVlKW2eK0CLP1U-l309_ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-26%2B08.50.50%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z3L70jay-hA/WWQj8INyIWI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/X9fd879yqCEvGVlKW2eK0CLP1U-l309_ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-26%2B08.50.50%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xLyxaxjtII/WWQhLiUcCiI/AAAAAAAAKfQ/WGBvICkhwI0YjEXLO5hHWJAbZsIIeYvPwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.36%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xLyxaxjtII/WWQhLiUcCiI/AAAAAAAAKfQ/WGBvICkhwI0YjEXLO5hHWJAbZsIIeYvPwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.36%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uAd7E_9RHFY/WWQhwiju60I/AAAAAAAAKfo/pTuSIV5p4P4xfSnLL6NHo2F6RuW0CbubQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.47%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uAd7E_9RHFY/WWQhwiju60I/AAAAAAAAKfo/pTuSIV5p4P4xfSnLL6NHo2F6RuW0CbubQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.47%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited Short Stop and had the maple walnut brown butter and the honey sea salt cruller. Highly recommend the maple walnut brown butter, not so much the oily cruller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxBuy_BtBeo/WWQhRdavqbI/AAAAAAAAKfc/IFAAB-baagQKdfMWbf2Mib3ZuR7t15DwwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.39%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1348" height="512" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxBuy_BtBeo/WWQhRdavqbI/AAAAAAAAKfc/IFAAB-baagQKdfMWbf2Mib3ZuR7t15DwwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.39%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Probably the best donut I've ever had. Perfectly yeasty dough, fried golden, sweet but complex brown butter glaze countered by the walnuts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nm0hUW_VT70/WWQhRwpLBvI/AAAAAAAAKfg/Rb27aD4KWhgLZpLxYgmNMjWt7eBCxMWkgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.40%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1078" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nm0hUW_VT70/WWQhRwpLBvI/AAAAAAAAKfg/Rb27aD4KWhgLZpLxYgmNMjWt7eBCxMWkgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.40%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kyo Tea House was somewhere Daphne spotted tagged on Instagram and we found it when we were waiting for a table at Tipo 00. We went back there for dessert and the hojicha and matcha soft serve was good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Vb553u7sxk/WWQhdqITK-I/AAAAAAAAKfk/kcvm35aLDtceu4zfq6dn5NQSZqaj1h4rgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.40%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Vb553u7sxk/WWQhdqITK-I/AAAAAAAAKfk/kcvm35aLDtceu4zfq6dn5NQSZqaj1h4rgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.40%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch at Tipo 00 where the pine mushroom tortelloni was amazing and I'm a little sad we can't get it in Brisbane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4R8Xxs2cwQk/WWQh2pSBa2I/AAAAAAAAKfw/ZScAiHfn_PgMGXNLdB0PPZT_AeAHp_SzgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.50%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4R8Xxs2cwQk/WWQh2pSBa2I/AAAAAAAAKfw/ZScAiHfn_PgMGXNLdB0PPZT_AeAHp_SzgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.50%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee at Brother Baba Budan, which was good. I thought the chairs were cute and got some Seven Seeds merchandise for my boyfriend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wm000BVklZw/WWQ4UaWOb-I/AAAAAAAAKhQ/dsUHR-wmQNYDw8WQNtTQimCbHUeLjmnHwCLcBGAs/s1600/Patricia.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="358" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wm000BVklZw/WWQ4UaWOb-I/AAAAAAAAKhQ/dsUHR-wmQNYDw8WQNtTQimCbHUeLjmnHwCLcBGAs/s640/Patricia.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love Patricia for coffee. We were at Little Bourke almost everyday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meGB3VeEtgU/WWQiWJ8Lo2I/AAAAAAAAKf4/2FKQFUldny401PcrnLtny8-r9Eg-98akwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.52%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meGB3VeEtgU/WWQiWJ8Lo2I/AAAAAAAAKf4/2FKQFUldny401PcrnLtny8-r9Eg-98akwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.52%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We stayed right across the road from the Regent Theatre and decided to book tickets to My Fair Lady because we hadn't seen the show when it was on in Brisbane. We visited on our third night and it was such a great musical. I had only seen the movie once but the musical was beautiful and so well done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYy-tgFugdw/WWQiSLyX3xI/AAAAAAAAKf0/0ZfI2hcGRUQEmzJQUVP-fEdHnqe5_nmigCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.54%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYy-tgFugdw/WWQiSLyX3xI/AAAAAAAAKf0/0ZfI2hcGRUQEmzJQUVP-fEdHnqe5_nmigCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.54%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Regent Theatre. We were in the stalls so we couldn't see the ceiling until we walked forward a bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F13lPayDSqg/WWQieGIuj6I/AAAAAAAAKf8/iPjF7RF6-PYOj24tmNLgAif1rWCytG4ZwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F13lPayDSqg/WWQieGIuj6I/AAAAAAAAKf8/iPjF7RF6-PYOj24tmNLgAif1rWCytG4ZwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.56%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">+39 Pizzeria for dinner. I had never had a crab pasta without the crab being picked meat until this time. The pizza was great but I've had better crab pasta at Julius Pizzeria in Brisbane.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-ZXK9r-96I/WWQjTGZeKtI/AAAAAAAAKgI/uJq-hYZXhs0kPBEEcUsDm3_kF29-NFUtQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.59%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-ZXK9r-96I/WWQjTGZeKtI/AAAAAAAAKgI/uJq-hYZXhs0kPBEEcUsDm3_kF29-NFUtQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.59%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ramen at Hakata Gensuke where we had to queue outside for a bit but they took our order while we were in line. You get to customise how you like it with the order forms and the regular tonkotsu is definitely better than the shio tonkotsu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W07vDNlgBnU/WWQlE4-UQDI/AAAAAAAAKg4/RPmzauCtYUwnkJNiNc7LOqxgKgH0LNAZgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.47%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="1600" height="214" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W07vDNlgBnU/WWQlE4-UQDI/AAAAAAAAKg4/RPmzauCtYUwnkJNiNc7LOqxgKgH0LNAZgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.47%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the main drivers for our trip was the fact that Van Gogh and the Seasons is showing at the NGV.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmNcj8SSkBA/WWQk5SF7t9I/AAAAAAAAKgw/tpQM8RadNd4YSzYnhJ8Cb1rGsoZ9NLVsQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-11%2B10.14.46%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmNcj8SSkBA/WWQk5SF7t9I/AAAAAAAAKgw/tpQM8RadNd4YSzYnhJ8Cb1rGsoZ9NLVsQCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-11%2B10.14.46%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The exhibition was so full of people, it was a bordering on uncomfortable. I loved this painting though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XPJVPkInbg0/WWQhyqZHR8I/AAAAAAAAKfs/hYQA0eqzoDcK8-BjpMQHZ4s9ifiisPl9wCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.45%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XPJVPkInbg0/WWQhyqZHR8I/AAAAAAAAKfs/hYQA0eqzoDcK8-BjpMQHZ4s9ifiisPl9wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.45%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was very surprised to hear about Van Gogh's Japanese woodblock print collection.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hgw6xKN7Cck/WWQjSHilo_I/AAAAAAAAKgE/5ohSgD2W5i8kvAn2yIa86pBbkCEsGjuywCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.49.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hgw6xKN7Cck/WWQjSHilo_I/AAAAAAAAKgE/5ohSgD2W5i8kvAn2yIa86pBbkCEsGjuywCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.49.16%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When we were in the Royal Botanic Gardens. We had such a whirlwind of a time in Melbourne! The weather was cold but fine most of the time we were there. Brought back lots of Haigh's for colleagues, friends and family and bearing lots of gifts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HUsX_vtqbQ/WWQhLon1xHI/AAAAAAAAKfU/cKFCF3d7dnsW40gSZt-BL7JSBaIj8VEmACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-25%2B02.48.29%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HUsX_vtqbQ/WWQhLon1xHI/AAAAAAAAKfU/cKFCF3d7dnsW40gSZt-BL7JSBaIj8VEmACLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-25%2B02.48.29%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View of the Gold Coast from the plane! I love flying and this was pleasantly short. I wanted to return to Melbourne after our family trip last November because we only spent a short amount of time in the city, and split our time between the CBD and the Mornington Peninsula, which was so beautiful, and great for someone who doesn't like the city and loves nature like my sister, but not long enough for me to explore all recommended places I had heard about and listed. I'm so happy and blessed to have done more of what I'd wanted to do, and hopefully there'll be more trips to come!</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-73351093143473753072017-05-20T17:06:00.004+10:002017-05-21T15:23:39.120+10:00Always a Good Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you live in Brisbane, aren't you just loving this cool, sunny weather?! We have great weather most of the time, except flood season, and these sunny days are my favourite. Since my last post, I've just been working, getting back into reading, sorting out expired makeup which would add up to a painstaking amount of my University student job earnings and trying not to get so wound up about problems I can't fix. This is a personal catch-up post which is heavy on the food. Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhNovjz2pCE/WR5k_n5tBBI/AAAAAAAAKb8/BiAJmhIoe9oUlJ_9_8WbiAGjXAkf2bACACEw/s1600/2017-05-15%2B09.52.23%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhNovjz2pCE/WR5k_n5tBBI/AAAAAAAAKb8/BiAJmhIoe9oUlJ_9_8WbiAGjXAkf2bACACEw/s640/2017-05-15%2B09.52.23%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paid a visit to Morning After in West End, which I'd heard about a fair few times but hadn't ventured out to because I usually avoid weekend brunch rush at pricey places. I had a day off and decided to have a wander around town. I brought a book to read, I put on extra sunscreen, and I set off for the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FoINrZYd0VA/WR5qH7-WNII/AAAAAAAAKdw/IxL6G8aT008C1e7btuVmNKDl3mTeQSi_QCLcB/s1600/2017-05-15%2B09.52.21%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FoINrZYd0VA/WR5qH7-WNII/AAAAAAAAKdw/IxL6G8aT008C1e7btuVmNKDl3mTeQSi_QCLcB/s640/2017-05-15%2B09.52.21%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had looked up the cafe's geo-tag on Instagram and these hotcakes were heavily featured. I thought the portion size looked really small but decided to go with them anyway and it turned out the portion wasn't small - the plate was just really big. What made the hotcakes so good were that they were hot, sweet and thick - crisp on the edges but fluffy and filled with blueberries in the middle. The chantilly cream on top wasn't my favourite because I would have preferred ice-cream but I loved the hotcakes and the berries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVqgt5baegk/WR5myXtqhKI/AAAAAAAAKck/RzuZmsSB-lYiDTJfX7DRQVW-LW_TWwK7gCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.10%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVqgt5baegk/WR5myXtqhKI/AAAAAAAAKck/RzuZmsSB-lYiDTJfX7DRQVW-LW_TWwK7gCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.10%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEquCgOPMOU/WR5nJmoomkI/AAAAAAAAKcw/vX8QHN40pxQuKqUqVckW3oDUIueGl5pXACEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.12%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEquCgOPMOU/WR5nJmoomkI/AAAAAAAAKcw/vX8QHN40pxQuKqUqVckW3oDUIueGl5pXACEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.12%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hadn't visited a cafe on my own in years and I quite enjoyed this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ1G2bGNBbE/WR5oYoQxC6I/AAAAAAAAKdQ/ajahzhMWcGcH2Gej4lXFxmBVOiZjuceYgCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.22%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ1G2bGNBbE/WR5oYoQxC6I/AAAAAAAAKdQ/ajahzhMWcGcH2Gej4lXFxmBVOiZjuceYgCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.22%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 we had GYG and tried their fries! They have a spice-heavy, tangy seasoning and they're alright, just different. I love mild grilled chicken salads from them, and their burrito bowls are great too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gk4CPQRo_Wg/WR5oUqNDmVI/AAAAAAAAKdM/qYabd8C-Upoi5_FxX0X3zzAlYbW8kF5XgCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.24%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gk4CPQRo_Wg/WR5oUqNDmVI/AAAAAAAAKdM/qYabd8C-Upoi5_FxX0X3zzAlYbW8kF5XgCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.24%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zen Corner do Hong Kong egg waffles and I tried the green tea flavour for the first time! Definitely going with green tea next time too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YEFocF30W9Q/WR5oJyDaVeI/AAAAAAAAKdI/ocwgP3ElcPYnLIeZCDWfTS3jpbrZqI-ggCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.19%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YEFocF30W9Q/WR5oJyDaVeI/AAAAAAAAKdI/ocwgP3ElcPYnLIeZCDWfTS3jpbrZqI-ggCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.19%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brazilian BBQ's BBQ beef roll with haloumi for a lunchtime work treat from the Wednesday Jan Powers Farmers Market. Very enjoyable but I won't put so much fresh chilli on next time! (I thought it was going to be more like pico de gallo.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oldu8UPT2KE/WR5n9Vov-CI/AAAAAAAAKdE/DW0ql3XmiFMa1V2k0zXPN9LHANtg9AMkgCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.21%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oldu8UPT2KE/WR5n9Vov-CI/AAAAAAAAKdE/DW0ql3XmiFMa1V2k0zXPN9LHANtg9AMkgCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.21%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Made pancakes with my sister Daphne for breakfast! We're getting over the notion of expensive cafes because we enjoy making breakfast foods at home, so we've been doing so fairly often.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IJTCk51k5n4/WR5n5rPq4HI/AAAAAAAAKdA/g5hEzh0zCPARUzNvb274nMuva4F7G45DQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IJTCk51k5n4/WR5n5rPq4HI/AAAAAAAAKdA/g5hEzh0zCPARUzNvb274nMuva4F7G45DQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.18%2B1.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to the airport to pick someone up and it turned out they didn't fly in until the day after, so we went to the DFO at the airport and stopped in at Newstead House. It was a beautiful day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oxQ8AsBsfoA/WR5ozKvc-II/AAAAAAAAKdc/FsVIUsJ-jOAyVb0A_5bEpLbf9Et0NigqwCEw/s1600/2017-05-19%2B11.51.25%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oxQ8AsBsfoA/WR5ozKvc-II/AAAAAAAAKdc/FsVIUsJ-jOAyVb0A_5bEpLbf9Et0NigqwCEw/s640/2017-05-19%2B11.51.25%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We drop into Chouquette every once in a while and this time they had strawberry tarts! The last time we went we tried two other cakes and the eclair petit fours and I loved the vanilla eclair so we got it again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0PydDgnpNZs/WR5nn0ShbJI/AAAAAAAAKc4/Old1Yat5OVI_90W51f-TTNE3eYFZlPE9QCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0PydDgnpNZs/WR5nn0ShbJI/AAAAAAAAKc4/Old1Yat5OVI_90W51f-TTNE3eYFZlPE9QCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ordered kimchi fried rice with cheese for lunch from Korilla BBQ.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kELNWxrm10w/WR5ni9z84II/AAAAAAAAKc0/3zXGZFhxEF0OLk_xoFgXVIR6XFJ0XMPgQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.15%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kELNWxrm10w/WR5ni9z84II/AAAAAAAAKc0/3zXGZFhxEF0OLk_xoFgXVIR6XFJ0XMPgQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.15%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llureo2yROI/WR5lV8BlHHI/AAAAAAAAKcE/HmCGUaGQFT8RWD9gAc8hpgEkRfR_N2uXwCEw/s1600/2017-05-15%2B09.52.24%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llureo2yROI/WR5lV8BlHHI/AAAAAAAAKcE/HmCGUaGQFT8RWD9gAc8hpgEkRfR_N2uXwCEw/s640/2017-05-15%2B09.52.24%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went to Mapo in Sunnybank for Korean BBQ and go the $45 marinated meats set. It was OK but now I understand why the Korean couple next to us got a different set on the menu that had all sorts of better quality meats.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRBwUtoyhFs/WR5lUtP6mlI/AAAAAAAAKcA/VKfxT9MyMPAoQlhugtncNrd816cawtxdwCEw/s1600/2017-05-15%2B09.52.26%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRBwUtoyhFs/WR5lUtP6mlI/AAAAAAAAKcA/VKfxT9MyMPAoQlhugtncNrd816cawtxdwCEw/s640/2017-05-15%2B09.52.26%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caught the City Hopper ferry to Kangaroo Point because we had signed up for rock climbing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wxHQbMl51h4/WR5law66mhI/AAAAAAAAKcI/A2jrogQQkR4CC7Ga-UYzidwJIPRe2TdUgCEw/s1600/2017-05-15%2B09.52.27%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wxHQbMl51h4/WR5law66mhI/AAAAAAAAKcI/A2jrogQQkR4CC7Ga-UYzidwJIPRe2TdUgCEw/s640/2017-05-15%2B09.52.27%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">View of South Bank from North Quay ferry terminal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqqcU_vxmNs/WR5o2HK73jI/AAAAAAAAKdg/2ODjwD7aPTAeH9sslsH4PtPWyHlpAZbvwCEw/s1600/2017-05-19%2B11.51.27%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqqcU_vxmNs/WR5o2HK73jI/AAAAAAAAKdg/2ODjwD7aPTAeH9sslsH4PtPWyHlpAZbvwCEw/s640/2017-05-19%2B11.51.27%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Li Cunxin when the Queensland Ballet was doing an excerpt in Brisbane Square for publicity before the opening of Swan Lake. I had booked tickets the night before and was so shocked to see the QB right downstairs at work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRRMwwP-kr4/WR5o3az2KnI/AAAAAAAAKdk/i08K9OantugTOn2co7K8KrgFNg-lt_wPACEw/s1600/2017-05-19%2B11.54.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRRMwwP-kr4/WR5o3az2KnI/AAAAAAAAKdk/i08K9OantugTOn2co7K8KrgFNg-lt_wPACEw/s640/2017-05-19%2B11.54.18%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Needed to have dinner in South Bank and ended up at Ole's Sangria Bar for Sunset Tapas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_72FFEgcww/WR5olcK3WmI/AAAAAAAAKdY/pX9Pr31Lg44UODgAc-gYAUwkNal1Ev3XACEw/s1600/2017-05-19%2B11.51.22%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_72FFEgcww/WR5olcK3WmI/AAAAAAAAKdY/pX9Pr31Lg44UODgAc-gYAUwkNal1Ev3XACEw/s640/2017-05-19%2B11.51.22%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last time we got great seats in the stalls, but this time since it's Swan Lake we could only get Balcony 2. It was such a good show, and I'm so glad I finally watched this classic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akqQLDT6kNQ/WR5l76mwD-I/AAAAAAAAKcQ/ZZYqvtCFk7EW4wQ7UeEuZ2F494C8YGaXACEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.04%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akqQLDT6kNQ/WR5l76mwD-I/AAAAAAAAKcQ/ZZYqvtCFk7EW4wQ7UeEuZ2F494C8YGaXACEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.04%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coty sent new launches from Bourjois! My long-time favourites Healthy Mix foundation and concealer relaunched, which excited me so. The foundation is too light, but the concealer is great.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYYLVAf0TMo/WR5npsk93YI/AAAAAAAAKc8/A-xoeQllOD8OyUlCQ4LRncb3d6H5OZ3NQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.13%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYYLVAf0TMo/WR5npsk93YI/AAAAAAAAKc8/A-xoeQllOD8OyUlCQ4LRncb3d6H5OZ3NQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.13%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Mother's Day my mother didn't want to go out to eat because she's trying to eat mostly plant-based, with just one type of meat protein once a day so us kids set out to cook a healthy, tasty lunch. We made sweetcorn zucchini fritters, basil pesto stuffed mushrooms, capsicum stuffed with rice and chicken, salad, and bruschetta.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp_yQVjBbZo/WR5maWv4uhI/AAAAAAAAKcg/z3IpAuj3DMEvMcGfCLADKH1wgVklMLvYQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.06%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp_yQVjBbZo/WR5maWv4uhI/AAAAAAAAKcg/z3IpAuj3DMEvMcGfCLADKH1wgVklMLvYQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.06%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hainanese chicken rice and Malaysian laksa at Roti Place during a lunch break.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9zFiUFQaCkM/WR5m7zbAN0I/AAAAAAAAKco/MNDoHbtrMgwmcAsXBXcjhAHB2LB-2kLQQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9zFiUFQaCkM/WR5m7zbAN0I/AAAAAAAAKco/MNDoHbtrMgwmcAsXBXcjhAHB2LB-2kLQQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.07%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sydneysider cafe that found its way up! This is the first in Queensland and I hope they set up shop closer to my office.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hCc_ed8-3Kg/WR5llfQSoBI/AAAAAAAAKcM/YGxoTmLA9x0Gu7tCOwyELnqElurgDxsbQCEw/s1600/2017-05-15%2B12.04.58%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hCc_ed8-3Kg/WR5llfQSoBI/AAAAAAAAKcM/YGxoTmLA9x0Gu7tCOwyELnqElurgDxsbQCEw/s640/2017-05-15%2B12.04.58%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Awesome coffee at Pablo &amp; Rusty's on Mary Street. I would come here more often but it's on the other side of town.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHEkfk9EKuw/WR5nCbLQ7OI/AAAAAAAAKcs/AK0MKzTSwYEohFa_yGWfqbVMQdNiqTjYQCEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHEkfk9EKuw/WR5nCbLQ7OI/AAAAAAAAKcs/AK0MKzTSwYEohFa_yGWfqbVMQdNiqTjYQCEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.09%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My second time walking across the Kurilpa Bridge.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnZG86_BOcE/WR5qftsiMqI/AAAAAAAAKd0/oHM99ZmEjrM3R04ghRnTotH7-NyjCE4EQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20170515_093626196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnZG86_BOcE/WR5qftsiMqI/AAAAAAAAKd0/oHM99ZmEjrM3R04ghRnTotH7-NyjCE4EQCLcB/s640/IMG_20170515_093626196.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The prettiest view on a beautiful day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8c52nLuQ8iI/WR5l-IFjL2I/AAAAAAAAKcU/7rSMqPtzvaEROYmo-HzGTffJCt-94xxAACEw/s1600/2017-05-18%2B07.49.03%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8c52nLuQ8iI/WR5l-IFjL2I/AAAAAAAAKcU/7rSMqPtzvaEROYmo-HzGTffJCt-94xxAACEw/s640/2017-05-18%2B07.49.03%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was nursing a cold and it was that time of month so I was feeling very sorry for myself with my vitamin C, Nurofen, tissues, cup of Italian chocolates and chugging H2O.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-75620688227055030632017-04-24T00:00:00.000+10:002017-04-24T14:56:54.543+10:00Twenty Three<div>My birthday has well and truly become birthday week, if not birthday fortnight. I spent the last couple of weeks with family and friends- got on a horse for the first time, turned 23, and had lots of quality time and food with family and friends.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-51eAqcQXVUA/WP1ZxyA4OdI/AAAAAAAAKWQ/sHAJjCHEavEbzQMhDh08oUYEM6GoSd2EgCEw/s1600/2017-04-21%2B08.15.39%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-51eAqcQXVUA/WP1ZxyA4OdI/AAAAAAAAKWQ/sHAJjCHEavEbzQMhDh08oUYEM6GoSd2EgCEw/s640/2017-04-21%2B08.15.39%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My birthday cake this year was a gelato cake from Gelato Messina! I ordered the <b><a href="http://www.gelatomessina.com/au/cakes/juliette/" target="_blank">Juliette</a> </b>and it had strawberry gelato, vanilla semifreddo, strawberry sorbet and meringue. <i>LOVE.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My family has been talking about going to El Burrito Downunder in St Lucia for some time now after Mum heard about it from a Mexican chef who recommended it for serving up authentic Mexican food. &nbsp;Despite my wary approach given the student demographic of the location, it exceeded expectations. Copious amounts of cheese, guac and pico de gallo were had.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzatPGW9IXo/WP1e4hUGBeI/AAAAAAAAKXI/i2kjp9P3u8cPu-QqvX1GVpic6AhsoErDwCLcB/s1600/2017-04-15_11.07.51_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzatPGW9IXo/WP1e4hUGBeI/AAAAAAAAKXI/i2kjp9P3u8cPu-QqvX1GVpic6AhsoErDwCLcB/s640/2017-04-15_11.07.51_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The ambience was really nice and we had a great meal there; chicken and prawn fajitas which are DIY, amazing chiccharones (crispy fried pork belly) with yuca chips, quesadillas and aji de gallina. I had a magarita for the first time, we shared some sangria, and had an altogether very enjoyable experience. It looks like a predominantly family restaurant as most of the students we saw were upstairs at street level eating pho from the many stalls there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EahWX0pBHLo/WP1Z57nigsI/AAAAAAAAKWA/1M1V8IjIcOsxBw5gjFVKTepKn32EqvMigCLcB/s1600/2017-04-21%2B08.15.38%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EahWX0pBHLo/WP1Z57nigsI/AAAAAAAAKWA/1M1V8IjIcOsxBw5gjFVKTepKn32EqvMigCLcB/s640/2017-04-21%2B08.15.38%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w6tJJs1FP2M/WP2FSUpVAsI/AAAAAAAAKYc/uBkh7YBIyqUnvwjl-x2Vki1CYugUNGapACLcB/s1600/2017-04-24%2B02.43.14%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w6tJJs1FP2M/WP2FSUpVAsI/AAAAAAAAKYc/uBkh7YBIyqUnvwjl-x2Vki1CYugUNGapACLcB/s640/2017-04-24%2B02.43.14%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also had cake at home with my family, and what a great cake it was! We've tried almost every flavour from Le Bon Choix and I thought it was time to source one from somewhere new. Getting this cake home during peak hour traffic was quite a struggle - I came prepared with a cooler bag and had a styrofoam 'broccoli box' in the car with my brother parked round the corner but I wouldn't recommend transporting it during the Friday home rush! Messina recommend going freezer to freezer in 35 minutes but they package it in a regular cardboard carrier, which I was disappointed about given the cost and nature of the cake. If they package their take-home boxes of gelato in styrofoam carriers they should probably rethink their gelato cake packaging, no?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E15TBjBV_3Y/WP1hkV6-HbI/AAAAAAAAKXs/dMcq5UETjP8zJX5sQ1L49m5rSzWXOU13gCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.01.13_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E15TBjBV_3Y/WP1hkV6-HbI/AAAAAAAAKXs/dMcq5UETjP8zJX5sQ1L49m5rSzWXOU13gCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.01.13_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The day after that dinner, I went on a road trip to Toowoomba for the Easter weekend, with the main aim to go horse-riding nearby and have a look around the area. For the horse-riding, we booked in with Cowboy Up! near Crows Nest, about an hour north of Toowoomba city. I cannot recommend them enough if you're interested in giving trail riding a try. We did 2 hours in a group of 8 people (they do no more than 10 at a time) and I had so much fun! I was nervous to begin with but they gave us guidance and instructions while still giving us space to have a good time on the trail ride around the 500+ acre property. Gill and Peter were happy to chat during the ride, and sat down for tea and cake with us afterwards and we went away feeling like we'd had a very personal experience. They spoke of their experiences training the cast of the movie <i>Australia</i>&nbsp;to ride, as well as a few other film experiences they'd had in Australia and abroad. They are reasonably priced, take pride in giving us a quality experience and take immaculate care of their horses. We'd readily return to them because we had such a great time there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2crPMhj2lg/WP1baYJMmDI/AAAAAAAAKWg/hrp0slA97MASFrJLs_Pmdk9tmnjo2R2kgCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_11.50.28_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2crPMhj2lg/WP1baYJMmDI/AAAAAAAAKWg/hrp0slA97MASFrJLs_Pmdk9tmnjo2R2kgCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_11.50.28_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: start;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SQUcHylKOw/WP1dhoCbwzI/AAAAAAAAKW8/h9d3nt02c1YRwVcNrngZB2BEncr0I9saQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20170424_115334%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SQUcHylKOw/WP1dhoCbwzI/AAAAAAAAKW8/h9d3nt02c1YRwVcNrngZB2BEncr0I9saQCLcB/s640/IMG_20170424_115334%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGrlH7C8Y4Q/WP1bUjP0RaI/AAAAAAAAKWc/IS6XX3mCo0EpA-wwTxkdcsXUVQlh96RawCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_11.50.29_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGrlH7C8Y4Q/WP1bUjP0RaI/AAAAAAAAKWc/IS6XX3mCo0EpA-wwTxkdcsXUVQlh96RawCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_11.50.29_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNkQIdOjwvg/WP1beT-4OcI/AAAAAAAAKWk/dvdsi9D4mq8EYq6my4a9TjhXj1dz4vSMwCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_11.50.26_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNkQIdOjwvg/WP1beT-4OcI/AAAAAAAAKWk/dvdsi9D4mq8EYq6my4a9TjhXj1dz4vSMwCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_11.50.26_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Japanese Garden at Toowoomba is one of the few memories I have of my previous trip up to Toowoomba and it was still beautiful as ever. No sakura, but plenty of other pretty scenes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9MMSAGJLBQ/WP1WsewUQZI/AAAAAAAAKU4/0NE9d-uPLCYjmmq4RkjXsFeF91wVNdEEQCLcB/s1600/DSC03594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9MMSAGJLBQ/WP1WsewUQZI/AAAAAAAAKU4/0NE9d-uPLCYjmmq4RkjXsFeF91wVNdEEQCLcB/s640/DSC03594.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vfTlJRQdJ24/WP1WveG4WCI/AAAAAAAAKU8/Eg1LUgyD4ZsYo-C98fQJqtxpQk-PF3vJwCLcB/s1600/DSC03598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vfTlJRQdJ24/WP1WveG4WCI/AAAAAAAAKU8/Eg1LUgyD4ZsYo-C98fQJqtxpQk-PF3vJwCLcB/s640/DSC03598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YfeWdfV1ulk/WP1fbcIuC9I/AAAAAAAAKXQ/cdvInwz_ceQLZCZTvvs8oTh0oVFDwEdKwCEw/s640/2017-04-24_12.01.08_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We cooked a fair bit at the Airbnb we were staying in (Frank's Cottage, if you want to look it up!) and we had a hotpot night, tagliatelle carbonara from scratch and deli night with shakshouka and bacon on the side.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnqZmIxKx3I/WP1f5KhaNFI/AAAAAAAAKXU/XobgeUcWt9oXFij_iIB2ixkl4GsDbuqOQCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.01.09_1%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnqZmIxKx3I/WP1f5KhaNFI/AAAAAAAAKXU/XobgeUcWt9oXFij_iIB2ixkl4GsDbuqOQCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.01.09_1%255B2%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best potato slinky ever (they batter it so it gets extra tasty and crisp!) and maple syrup poffertjes from the Queens Park markets on Easter Sunday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UidDfhrYAXQ/WP1gdsQfVWI/AAAAAAAAKXc/oc66KW0Nj-Mm7_78ky7cULHvwuKVu6ogACLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.01.12_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UidDfhrYAXQ/WP1gdsQfVWI/AAAAAAAAKXc/oc66KW0Nj-Mm7_78ky7cULHvwuKVu6ogACLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.01.12_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visiting antique stores everywhere we went.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fma6F4A_lzM/WP1hZ8vjxNI/AAAAAAAAKXo/56g0zBbwPvE9AQ46E8saPhFDvdCO37GogCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.01.10_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fma6F4A_lzM/WP1hZ8vjxNI/AAAAAAAAKXo/56g0zBbwPvE9AQ46E8saPhFDvdCO37GogCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.01.10_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The gorgeous view from Picnic Point where a jazz saxophonist was playing and there was such great atmosphere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NDZWYgcqR3w/WP1jyo3Ij6I/AAAAAAAAKYA/ObTUfDEYVN8vSDKSkSydVW5psll_7RXjgCLcB/s1600/2017-04-21_06.55.17_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NDZWYgcqR3w/WP1jyo3Ij6I/AAAAAAAAKYA/ObTUfDEYVN8vSDKSkSydVW5psll_7RXjgCLcB/s640/2017-04-21_06.55.17_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I spent my birthday at home with my mum and baked a cake for work. My current team throws no birthday parties for anybody - instead we do birthday cake penalties which works out fairer and less fuss for everybody. I had said on my first day with the team that I liked baking and felt like I had to deliver when my turn came. After a few ideas I ended up making a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream, filled with chocolate covered strawberries. The recipes were out of the Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook and the chocolate covered strawberries idea was from JJR at Man About Cake. Thankfully my work team smashed it; nothing more satisfying than people enjoying what you make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tJYOyLBb33s/WP1aI_2gpeI/AAAAAAAAKWM/0zzvq-L6wR81zcjgPPyYCXpE7rnH9f-8wCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24%2B11.05.41%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tJYOyLBb33s/WP1aI_2gpeI/AAAAAAAAKWM/0zzvq-L6wR81zcjgPPyYCXpE7rnH9f-8wCLcB/s640/2017-04-24%2B11.05.41%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That night we went to OTTO Ristorante, a relatively new Italian restaurant by the Brisbane River, across the road from Customs House. We snagged a 50% off food offer with Dimmi and it was such a sweet deal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv9vj-Kl8tE/WP1ZyxFZ6oI/AAAAAAAAKV8/77VFKw2cYPEDfb_p6rxd9HTR0C2orUiigCLcB/s1600/2017-04-21%2B06.56.52%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv9vj-Kl8tE/WP1ZyxFZ6oI/AAAAAAAAKV8/77VFKw2cYPEDfb_p6rxd9HTR0C2orUiigCLcB/s640/2017-04-21%2B06.56.52%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kingfish, finger lime, fennel and orange crudo and deboned quail, apple and pancetta saltimbocca with sage, prunes and saba.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--05fXUpfBYo/WP1ZZJqXdyI/AAAAAAAAKV0/eTkfMhFJi2cIKKzZ9SeFzO6ZrAJcu2aiACLcB/s1600/2017-04-21%2B06.56.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--05fXUpfBYo/WP1ZZJqXdyI/AAAAAAAAKV0/eTkfMhFJi2cIKKzZ9SeFzO6ZrAJcu2aiACLcB/s640/2017-04-21%2B06.56.51%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0NU1pGqRb-s/WP1ZVygjrBI/AAAAAAAAKVw/lSJWLRKA8yw6E0-3ObGU9i_KnjAgAyJSgCLcB/s1600/2017-04-21%2B06.56.50%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0NU1pGqRb-s/WP1ZVygjrBI/AAAAAAAAKVw/lSJWLRKA8yw6E0-3ObGU9i_KnjAgAyJSgCLcB/s640/2017-04-21%2B06.56.50%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Squid ink spaghettini with Moolooolaba cuttlefish, cherry tomatoes and basil pesto, Moreton Bay bug tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, basil and lemon and caprese.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhUO-Qy0GmU/WP1iBFes2XI/AAAAAAAAKXw/0XlMrr-I8Fgrnk-vv8o2-n8lI5EqFz20QCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.08.26_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhUO-Qy0GmU/WP1iBFes2XI/AAAAAAAAKXw/0XlMrr-I8Fgrnk-vv8o2-n8lI5EqFz20QCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.08.26_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Strawberries, mascarpone, pistachios and strawberry prosecco sorbet for dessert</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RIeJga-Dmuk/WP1iRr3Zh0I/AAAAAAAAKX0/NKvDT1Sh4iAAHUfMiMqlWMf07jGo7vjVwCLcB/s1600/2017-04-24_12.08.28_1%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RIeJga-Dmuk/WP1iRr3Zh0I/AAAAAAAAKX0/NKvDT1Sh4iAAHUfMiMqlWMf07jGo7vjVwCLcB/s640/2017-04-24_12.08.28_1%255B2%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gianduia chocolate hazelnut mousse, milk chocolate gelato and raspberries&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neUYzxmu-lE/WP1aGGgnCFI/AAAAAAAAKWI/a3SSkPYfnHYki79CXG0V6H5KomeNv4L4ACLcB/s1600/2017-04-24%2B11.10.23%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neUYzxmu-lE/WP1aGGgnCFI/AAAAAAAAKWI/a3SSkPYfnHYki79CXG0V6H5KomeNv4L4ACLcB/s640/2017-04-24%2B11.10.23%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The next day we went to the wedding of some dear friends, and had a blast at the ceremony with an exceptional spread of refreshments including freshly grilled satay by a sweet old uncle. We had coffee and chatted in between before going to the reception at the Emporium Hotel. The food was great and the company was better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qb8t_enNRc8/WP1aBublB6I/AAAAAAAAKWE/AsYD_l2Hp1kwGHu_xjVqmcj8pvvhxSgzACLcB/s1600/2017-04-24%2B11.11.24%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qb8t_enNRc8/WP1aBublB6I/AAAAAAAAKWE/AsYD_l2Hp1kwGHu_xjVqmcj8pvvhxSgzACLcB/s640/2017-04-24%2B11.11.24%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I had dinner with some friends the following night, with dinner at Julius Pizzeria and gelato at Messina down the block. I didn't take any photos but we had a double serving of the blue swimmer crab spaghetti, the pork and fennel sausage pasta, potato chips, and the Number 1, Tartufo and spicy prawn pizzas from the formidable pizza oven. Highlights were the crab pasta and the Number 1 and Tartufo pizzas. I had a great night with amazing friends and food.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mzvH0h-mvUU/WP1XtQTlOhI/AAAAAAAAKVQ/jW7SLhajvOIU8gD85K2lK15ywFfBOaOoQCLcB/s1600/DSC03638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mzvH0h-mvUU/WP1XtQTlOhI/AAAAAAAAKVQ/jW7SLhajvOIU8gD85K2lK15ywFfBOaOoQCLcB/s640/DSC03638.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J0Ax09u1TDE/WP1YdLfEBCI/AAAAAAAAKVg/Pmc9PjpsdFkd7PtQrLkXaJ3U98yRrgXiwCLcB/s1600/DSC03639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J0Ax09u1TDE/WP1YdLfEBCI/AAAAAAAAKVg/Pmc9PjpsdFkd7PtQrLkXaJ3U98yRrgXiwCLcB/s640/DSC03639.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had such a great birthday/ week/ fortnight and I was very blessed and spoilt by friends and family. I can't believe this is the sixth birthday I've blogged about! 6 years on the blog has flown by and I love documenting them to look back on. Thanks for coming this far if you've read all this way! Until next time x</div></div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-43600170311199011882017-03-26T23:17:00.001+10:002017-03-30T11:08:41.633+10:00This is Home<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MmJ7OLiccGc/WNdc5zmTCXI/AAAAAAAAKQE/-geF-Dmjg5AMu1QcybjJEsEoXkdrXbScQCLcB/s1600/DSC03243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MmJ7OLiccGc/WNdc5zmTCXI/AAAAAAAAKQE/-geF-Dmjg5AMu1QcybjJEsEoXkdrXbScQCLcB/s640/DSC03243.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Referring of course, to Singapore, my home turf. Each trip back to my birthplace is different because I've been visiting at 2-3 year intervals since we emigrated in 2003 and find I'm a slightly changed person each time I go back. This January I traveled to Singapore for 18 days with my sister and had a great time - shopped a little, ate some and spent a lot of time with beloved relatives by cramming so much into our days. Reconnecting with family is always the highlight (all of my extended family is still in Singapore) but this trip also had some quality attractions and memorable meals. Get a cup of tea, it's going to be a long scroll!<br /><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkwR4IsaK2g/WJ7EcxWrShI/AAAAAAAAKHY/7wzej4jTCuMM5hIXA4vmIgxi2x1xdrimgCEw/s1600/DSC03020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkwR4IsaK2g/WJ7EcxWrShI/AAAAAAAAKHY/7wzej4jTCuMM5hIXA4vmIgxi2x1xdrimgCEw/s640/DSC03020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">We went boating with our uncle's family to Pulau Hantu, which is an island off the southern coast. It's fairly small and we spent a few hours there swimming in the relatively polluted waters (I've never missed Australian beaches more!) and cracking open coconuts with our cousins.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6BtTwL7RD5c/WJ7Em-CY7WI/AAAAAAAAKHg/GYyqjdPfZ8oR0OwGBrtfNW2z5cVzRUQ8QCEw/s1600/DSC03029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6BtTwL7RD5c/WJ7Em-CY7WI/AAAAAAAAKHg/GYyqjdPfZ8oR0OwGBrtfNW2z5cVzRUQ8QCEw/s640/DSC03029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our uncle and his friends set up a rotisserie for a big French chicken and had a barbecue with chicken wings, lamb cutlets and sausages going.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-o4jTLCMAg/WJ7EpCmC3hI/AAAAAAAAKHk/lj179hRj_m8sMWJTBp6fB6GfXThiN-swACEw/s1600/DSC03043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-o4jTLCMAg/WJ7EpCmC3hI/AAAAAAAAKHk/lj179hRj_m8sMWJTBp6fB6GfXThiN-swACEw/s640/DSC03043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pulau Hantu translates to 'Ghost Island' - how eerie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SNxUYXfP9YE/WJ7ErH01BwI/AAAAAAAAKHo/mT7sl7FoSQUldhhTTiGWfTD9NtQJ2-AVwCEw/s1600/DSC03046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SNxUYXfP9YE/WJ7ErH01BwI/AAAAAAAAKHo/mT7sl7FoSQUldhhTTiGWfTD9NtQJ2-AVwCEw/s640/DSC03046.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nfCzuq8hL48/WJ7Ev_G3MLI/AAAAAAAAKHs/_AGwlfIn1tYJnW3SqPR62Wx5M_aPST1cQCEw/s1600/DSC03055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nfCzuq8hL48/WJ7Ev_G3MLI/AAAAAAAAKHs/_AGwlfIn1tYJnW3SqPR62Wx5M_aPST1cQCEw/s640/DSC03055.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I was pleasantly surprised by the serenity found by escaping Singapore city and scouting random little islands. Life in Singapore comes with weekends full of tuition, swim classes, extra-curricular activities so seeing this boat life aspect was different,<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HlmHg55fR_0/WJ7E1aNMk8I/AAAAAAAAKH8/LIqwSJtTcMcBNa4-HctnJStkmNkcerhGgCEw/s1600/DSC03088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HlmHg55fR_0/WJ7E1aNMk8I/AAAAAAAAKH8/LIqwSJtTcMcBNa4-HctnJStkmNkcerhGgCEw/s640/DSC03088.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We visited a few different hawker centres - this one is Newton Circus and attracts lots of tourists because of its proximity to Orchard Road. We had good prata at Upper Thomson, good popiah and kueh pie tee, Hokkien Mee and Oyster omelette at Old Airport Road and good fish ball soup at Hong Lim.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq_DkihqnLU/WJ7E0SbvWII/AAAAAAAAKH4/8BtEnWnXXBwA9Lk-fESZnSJHhxLhZcYjwCEw/s1600/DSC03090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq_DkihqnLU/WJ7E0SbvWII/AAAAAAAAKH4/8BtEnWnXXBwA9Lk-fESZnSJHhxLhZcYjwCEw/s640/DSC03090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QhHeXz0Quk/WJ7E18WXvgI/AAAAAAAAKIA/3zgJyrRgXXQ_zuXjy5qcwcmjs974vI1GACEw/s1600/DSC03098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QhHeXz0Quk/WJ7E18WXvgI/AAAAAAAAKIA/3zgJyrRgXXQ_zuXjy5qcwcmjs974vI1GACEw/s640/DSC03098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We tried gong gong for the first time! Interesting texture, and the flavour is similar to clam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WWStdlGoXWQ/WJ7E6O5qrMI/AAAAAAAAKIE/elVXqiScBwkSp0KxsI_6xfkMWeBAY8SNQCEw/s1600/DSC03102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WWStdlGoXWQ/WJ7E6O5qrMI/AAAAAAAAKIE/elVXqiScBwkSp0KxsI_6xfkMWeBAY8SNQCEw/s640/DSC03102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the easiest-to-eat crabs I've ever had!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTeXPBr-WcQ/WNdcUPJQB5I/AAAAAAAAKP8/Fa_HspYhoK4_VOpA7SlYTzonA_nEunOswCLcB/s1600/DSC03155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTeXPBr-WcQ/WNdcUPJQB5I/AAAAAAAAKP8/Fa_HspYhoK4_VOpA7SlYTzonA_nEunOswCLcB/s640/DSC03155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really enjoyed the building highlights tour of the National Gallery! It was so interesting learning about the two building's previous lives as City Hall and Supreme Court and how they transitioned into the National Gallery it is today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xrEVtFma0ww/WNdcUN6xptI/AAAAAAAAKP4/-8GQqVLLXI0SpbPYn1bMxGpMNjYeRayrACLcB/s1600/DSC03162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xrEVtFma0ww/WNdcUN6xptI/AAAAAAAAKP4/-8GQqVLLXI0SpbPYn1bMxGpMNjYeRayrACLcB/s640/DSC03162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkeFai-j_n0/WNdcNW9TjeI/AAAAAAAAKP0/Nek-evzKajwnBCFGBU-u4mFTvQrvrcbHQCLcB/s1600/DSC03192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkeFai-j_n0/WNdcNW9TjeI/AAAAAAAAKP0/Nek-evzKajwnBCFGBU-u4mFTvQrvrcbHQCLcB/s640/DSC03192.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The rooftop of the National Gallery has the most breathtaking view of Singapore's most iconic buildings. Highly recommend if you're visiting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8t12R3Q3l1o/WNdc88XxmNI/AAAAAAAAKQM/YnT1PpG7B0copEDiKOiZIstb60dsCfFrwCLcB/s1600/DSC03201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8t12R3Q3l1o/WNdc88XxmNI/AAAAAAAAKQM/YnT1PpG7B0copEDiKOiZIstb60dsCfFrwCLcB/s640/DSC03201.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQKoYcBsyqM/WNddj1CiFFI/AAAAAAAAKQU/e7MARJPeuUEwQf3A3FNR_Xu6P_2Py2oiQCLcB/s1600/DSC03255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQKoYcBsyqM/WNddj1CiFFI/AAAAAAAAKQU/e7MARJPeuUEwQf3A3FNR_Xu6P_2Py2oiQCLcB/s640/DSC03255.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stumbled upon Din Tai Fung when we were lost looking for Raffles City and got off the MRT at the wrong stop. We hadn't eaten there before and it was on our list of places to go so we tried their famous Xiao Long Bao for the first time! It was as good as expected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--4qD09pHeIU/WNddlhG6UGI/AAAAAAAAKQY/LXEEeyNHX4cXLu8DxXgn-XDqy5hAPB6MACLcB/s1600/DSC03257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--4qD09pHeIU/WNddlhG6UGI/AAAAAAAAKQY/LXEEeyNHX4cXLu8DxXgn-XDqy5hAPB6MACLcB/s640/DSC03257.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their Zhajiangmian is different to others I've tried before! I don't think I prefer it to New Shanghai's version though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C46w7DJQcyg/WNesDatlgyI/AAAAAAAAKUQ/vnoKGMhwirsXwWhcaC2rdRGtBbhDV5NgQCLcB/s1600/DSC03261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C46w7DJQcyg/WNesDatlgyI/AAAAAAAAKUQ/vnoKGMhwirsXwWhcaC2rdRGtBbhDV5NgQCLcB/s640/DSC03261.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jelly, Ice and Fruit Cocktail with lime juice at Food Junction in Bugis when we were tired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eGrQRaOgKYw/WNep4v87MlI/AAAAAAAAKTs/cumqn9Vw8WMBLdwe3nIqzv_7RnvqBOqrACLcB/s1600/DSC03122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eGrQRaOgKYw/WNep4v87MlI/AAAAAAAAKTs/cumqn9Vw8WMBLdwe3nIqzv_7RnvqBOqrACLcB/s640/DSC03122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our trip began two and a half weeks before Chinese New Year, allowing us to witness the preparation for the festivities, which are more of an attraction than the festivities on the day itself. Our aunt took us to Chinatown to have a look around and it was hot, crowded and abashedly Chinese.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YhPYBVnFNY/WNep2Rv-oxI/AAAAAAAAKTk/V-l2_nmWgZYkWzpSQ34g6w7YEAnMILULwCLcB/s1600/DSC03123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YhPYBVnFNY/WNep2Rv-oxI/AAAAAAAAKTk/V-l2_nmWgZYkWzpSQ34g6w7YEAnMILULwCLcB/s640/DSC03123.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-alDk7M9FERg/WNepX_n55SI/AAAAAAAAKTg/Dqy-kU7VVxwOfo5PhrwYWh4_vUqgrwc2QCLcB/s1600/DSC03129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-alDk7M9FERg/WNepX_n55SI/AAAAAAAAKTg/Dqy-kU7VVxwOfo5PhrwYWh4_vUqgrwc2QCLcB/s640/DSC03129.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We sought refuge in a small but bustling Chinese dessert shop. I never knew mango pomelo sago was so good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x7Sjs-YYqEE/WNeqlCFCNPI/AAAAAAAAKT0/4vDqmP7Yg40RaQzp2e3rcBq8ZsSO55T5QCLcB/s1600/DSC03132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x7Sjs-YYqEE/WNeqlCFCNPI/AAAAAAAAKT0/4vDqmP7Yg40RaQzp2e3rcBq8ZsSO55T5QCLcB/s640/DSC03132.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A newspaper clipping that a relative had sent to us about what was on at the time mentioned a flea market at Lepark, on the rooftop of People's Park Complex and we had a quick look at the wares the stalls were selling- the majority of goods for sale was moderately priced casual trendy clothing and jewellery. The view was pretty great though! It started pouring down shortly after left - Singapore weather is not conducive to outdoor events!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gCZ2MIHpAuc/WNerR5hdLII/AAAAAAAAKUA/jx3NYfkr13cuWHQfdRLCKDJ_0QOAlL51ACLcB/s1600/DSC03138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gCZ2MIHpAuc/WNerR5hdLII/AAAAAAAAKUA/jx3NYfkr13cuWHQfdRLCKDJ_0QOAlL51ACLcB/s640/DSC03138.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty pastel shades and bum boats at Clarke Quay&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0biF2beWpQM/WNeqqC1n5NI/AAAAAAAAKT4/WkdehT7-Yx4qm5eQA4w-yRyrMlii3BmDQCLcB/s1600/DSC03143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0biF2beWpQM/WNeqqC1n5NI/AAAAAAAAKT4/WkdehT7-Yx4qm5eQA4w-yRyrMlii3BmDQCLcB/s640/DSC03143.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dinner at Old Airport Road, which was so good! We weren't able to return for more meals there but we definitely will next time. This is satay, with peanut sauce and ketupat pressed rice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6ux2q6j4zw/WNereqgmwmI/AAAAAAAAKUE/akOenSaSXrscPB5ZQwvye5rtkuNlyu_pQCLcB/s1600/DSC03144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6ux2q6j4zw/WNereqgmwmI/AAAAAAAAKUE/akOenSaSXrscPB5ZQwvye5rtkuNlyu_pQCLcB/s640/DSC03144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rojak which was good but not my favourite local dish because it is a bit too flavoursome and packs such a punch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h3nyOORBdZ0/WNerltM_4oI/AAAAAAAAKUI/JJRLoaQVK9EQ00pe1lH-IIHnC2FbxAuGgCLcB/s1600/DSC03145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h3nyOORBdZ0/WNerltM_4oI/AAAAAAAAKUI/JJRLoaQVK9EQ00pe1lH-IIHnC2FbxAuGgCLcB/s640/DSC03145.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crispy oyster omelette - the best we tried in our time there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TattrorEiAw/WNesBdx9qEI/AAAAAAAAKUM/UZ9tUQ23m9cB8Cb4DwJ626MtVZYu5y5aACLcB/s1600/DSC03146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TattrorEiAw/WNesBdx9qEI/AAAAAAAAKUM/UZ9tUQ23m9cB8Cb4DwJ626MtVZYu5y5aACLcB/s640/DSC03146.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The best Hokkien Mee we had aside from our grand-aunt's homecooked version!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pq_7i-mkJdE/WNdeu5Ux-1I/AAAAAAAAKQw/F7P5crdK4Jwg9WiRxxeGu7NjDkBhy0iGwCLcB/s1600/DSC03287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pq_7i-mkJdE/WNdeu5Ux-1I/AAAAAAAAKQw/F7P5crdK4Jwg9WiRxxeGu7NjDkBhy0iGwCLcB/s640/DSC03287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went on an early morning walk to Henderson Waves with our grand-uncle and I racked up a lot of steps on my Fitbit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-DXC5xlFlM/WNdeZ1e0z1I/AAAAAAAAKQo/mvc7uSYfrpA28zpTwTtiDcxOnfBYoS8PgCLcB/s1600/DSC03290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-DXC5xlFlM/WNdeZ1e0z1I/AAAAAAAAKQo/mvc7uSYfrpA28zpTwTtiDcxOnfBYoS8PgCLcB/s640/DSC03290.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Views out to Reflections on one side, and Sentosa on the other.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oklOXufbVzE/WNdeyNjK2dI/AAAAAAAAKQ0/gUXD6d_wfwg2PJ1aVbYC38PJ-cotV8ptwCLcB/s1600/DSC03293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oklOXufbVzE/WNdeyNjK2dI/AAAAAAAAKQ0/gUXD6d_wfwg2PJ1aVbYC38PJ-cotV8ptwCLcB/s640/DSC03293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Henderson Waves walks in the morning. It gets very hot midday so the outdoor activities we planned had to be done from 7am to 11am.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVT_MiLE0Bc/WNde_fWy4hI/AAAAAAAAKQ4/UBElAvt0P2kMLou-zgNRgCw45r7FDe9IACLcB/s1600/DSC03298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVT_MiLE0Bc/WNde_fWy4hI/AAAAAAAAKQ4/UBElAvt0P2kMLou-zgNRgCw45r7FDe9IACLcB/s640/DSC03298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uhbKSKiUN00/WNdfhRuPEWI/AAAAAAAAKQ8/67H3X9Na460PTpJSHCCvCPDSMFucYppUACLcB/s1600/DSC03299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uhbKSKiUN00/WNdfhRuPEWI/AAAAAAAAKQ8/67H3X9Na460PTpJSHCCvCPDSMFucYppUACLcB/s640/DSC03299.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Long queues for wonton mee at Tiong Bahru.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URsXkgzU1HE/WNdf3Vo9AmI/AAAAAAAAKRE/8LldroXdF54kDWQ0qJfioasQbpPCM8VaACLcB/s1600/DSC03327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URsXkgzU1HE/WNdf3Vo9AmI/AAAAAAAAKRE/8LldroXdF54kDWQ0qJfioasQbpPCM8VaACLcB/s640/DSC03327.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stayed at our grand-uncle's house which is incredibly near to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and thoroughly enjoyed a morning walk exploring the grounds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pFXQG98xtjI/WNdf9PRtAHI/AAAAAAAAKRI/crXdbQKktWw4a9xDbjyHs7EGVjN2RTDRwCLcB/s1600/DSC03347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pFXQG98xtjI/WNdf9PRtAHI/AAAAAAAAKRI/crXdbQKktWw4a9xDbjyHs7EGVjN2RTDRwCLcB/s640/DSC03347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-93hmwRESHtM/WNdkGH1VC8I/AAAAAAAAKSA/CTcDpXje3MYR2_Yt0pRauXqq35A4shJHQCLcB/s640/DSC03402.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XMANfIfZFs/WNdmr9cPpwI/AAAAAAAAKSk/p2Em3-FwyEUfh-NTVXWz6VGrUIe9oJiJgCLcB/s1600/DSC03499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XMANfIfZFs/WNdmr9cPpwI/AAAAAAAAKSk/p2Em3-FwyEUfh-NTVXWz6VGrUIe9oJiJgCLcB/s640/DSC03499.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our art-loving aunt told us we couldn't miss the Singapore Biennale 2016 and it was indeed striking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NPljcgP8BRs/WNdjsIBwCpI/AAAAAAAAKR0/nwhaAxxRvXIv1XZIHnqqT7lt4SJjaM22QCLcB/s1600/DSC03442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NPljcgP8BRs/WNdjsIBwCpI/AAAAAAAAKR0/nwhaAxxRvXIv1XZIHnqqT7lt4SJjaM22QCLcB/s640/DSC03442.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Desert Islands; Mirror tiles with islands of significance and their coordinates printed on them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nh0r4EhTw0/WNdj_Y75OAI/AAAAAAAAKR8/1FwGawnDtZMAC42PEvaN0-MlSjHT7vk1QCLcB/s1600/DSC03448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nh0r4EhTw0/WNdj_Y75OAI/AAAAAAAAKR8/1FwGawnDtZMAC42PEvaN0-MlSjHT7vk1QCLcB/s640/DSC03448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SONICreflection; An installation of light and sounds of the street.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFGrGHeRVH0/WNdmZepcEUI/AAAAAAAAKSg/4ElyoGkhne481N2_qJzckO4A9oCn86QbwCLcB/s1600/DSC03487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFGrGHeRVH0/WNdmZepcEUI/AAAAAAAAKSg/4ElyoGkhne481N2_qJzckO4A9oCn86QbwCLcB/s640/DSC03487.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Locus Amoenus; Gorgeous paper foliage made out of maps in the Glass Porch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7uTfGP4n7dk/WNdm6YWZ-KI/AAAAAAAAKSo/QnrjSMKXwf4_P8ABJyP0XOD0Ga2aTPqRgCLcB/s1600/DSC03503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7uTfGP4n7dk/WNdm6YWZ-KI/AAAAAAAAKSo/QnrjSMKXwf4_P8ABJyP0XOD0Ga2aTPqRgCLcB/s640/DSC03503.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walked through Haji Lane and Kampong Glam with our cousin and a friend. Pretty cute and the street art is a nice touch but considering it's a tourist street I was surprised to find it lined with bins. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iTNr_sB2Zpo/WNdnbfITTzI/AAAAAAAAKSs/Q2EFHNNbk-giM20pK8GhQxYohbbXdwCBQCLcB/s1600/DSC03524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iTNr_sB2Zpo/WNdnbfITTzI/AAAAAAAAKSs/Q2EFHNNbk-giM20pK8GhQxYohbbXdwCBQCLcB/s640/DSC03524.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hhWJLgICmg/WNdnbyAU3kI/AAAAAAAAKSw/cRM_H97VK44zA0nuswV7AhRO5c3o4gVcQCLcB/s1600/DSC03528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hhWJLgICmg/WNdnbyAU3kI/AAAAAAAAKSw/cRM_H97VK44zA0nuswV7AhRO5c3o4gVcQCLcB/s640/DSC03528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tried Tim Ho Wan for the first time - we visited the Plaza Singapura branch. We steered clear of our usual yumcha faves because we hadn't heard great things about those, but the items THW are known for (baked pork buns and radish cake) definitely lived up to expectations.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WsZUq0AO1y8/WNdnsJ-mTRI/AAAAAAAAKS4/qi6kJgv7eM0Z_TTjP2Jo4wfjdvDwEwG6gCLcB/s1600/DSC03530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WsZUq0AO1y8/WNdnsJ-mTRI/AAAAAAAAKS4/qi6kJgv7eM0Z_TTjP2Jo4wfjdvDwEwG6gCLcB/s640/DSC03530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGojezfzJEU/WNdoF5si8-I/AAAAAAAAKS8/ts5altIJbUw7SkpUe25RrrxSsneNz91dACLcB/s1600/DSC03537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGojezfzJEU/WNdoF5si8-I/AAAAAAAAKS8/ts5altIJbUw7SkpUe25RrrxSsneNz91dACLcB/s640/DSC03537.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visited Sun with Moon at Wheelock Place for dinner with Mum's friends and tried kamameshi for the first time! It's like a Japanese version of claypot rice with extra broth on the side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qpJuDS8dnC8/WNdoGR1si2I/AAAAAAAAKTA/tNO8TzWYuoUaKFHRefUcB-dlC26CZOwgwCLcB/s1600/DSC03540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qpJuDS8dnC8/WNdoGR1si2I/AAAAAAAAKTA/tNO8TzWYuoUaKFHRefUcB-dlC26CZOwgwCLcB/s640/DSC03540.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S73Ngf_a3aU/WJ7HfYSUe1I/AAAAAAAAKJs/-M50O1T6Lk4NSbxa3lP3oZ7IowjkUYxGQCPcB/s1600/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S73Ngf_a3aU/WJ7HfYSUe1I/AAAAAAAAKJs/-M50O1T6Lk4NSbxa3lP3oZ7IowjkUYxGQCPcB/s640/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skincare loot - I love HadaLabo and it's so accessible! I wouldn't recommend the L'Oreal hair 'frizz eraser' though. The Biore sunscreen, HadaLabo cleanser, hydrating lotion, and water gel are all great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While we packed a tonne into our itinerary and tried to spend as much time as we could with our family, I wish we could have done more! Possibly staying a bit longer, taking it a bit slower and relaxing more would have been a sweet ending to the trip. We crashed with family for most of it, and stayed in a hotel for a night as a treat and that was so much fun - I wish we had extended our hotel stay! I enjoyed this trip immensely and reconnecting with our extended family as young adults without our parents around was a new experience for me and my sister. Definitely one to remember and a holiday back home that is goes down as one of the best yet!</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-37692752803180013182017-03-04T16:02:00.001+10:002017-03-07T09:03:27.375+10:00February FavouritesHellooo! Can you believe March has come, and autumn is here?! I can't! It's still really hot out but let's look past that. This post is all about the things I've been loving in our shortest month yet!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npJ1Z9yHbUw/WLkF4559x_I/AAAAAAAAKN8/IQzjJiyyQO8zH_GlJkWdz_PInY7hwhkoQCLcB/s1600/DSC03550%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npJ1Z9yHbUw/WLkF4559x_I/AAAAAAAAKN8/IQzjJiyyQO8zH_GlJkWdz_PInY7hwhkoQCLcB/s640/DSC03550%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TFB9SZbP4tw/WLkGHlnpiGI/AAAAAAAAKOA/qMBJw6QyXCkF403LnTZCxB-8n0KdrSnqACLcB/s1600/DSC03552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TFB9SZbP4tw/WLkGHlnpiGI/AAAAAAAAKOA/qMBJw6QyXCkF403LnTZCxB-8n0KdrSnqACLcB/s640/DSC03552.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Victoria's Secret</b> <i>Bombshell </i>body mist<br />I got this from an aunt for Christmas and I really like it! It's not sickly, sugary or too floral. A bit of vanilla, a bit of passionfruit and a little bit green. Since it's a body mist it's quite light but lately I've much preferred it to some of my other floral fragrances. I've really gone off of Elizabeth and James Nirvana White- I had to wipe it off one day after application because the florals were making me nauseous.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3eea2Ix1m8/WLkF4sFWhPI/AAAAAAAAKN4/0xO-Yt2755o1fGwj_2bX-8vL1ITj8cYUACLcB/s1600/DSC03554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3eea2Ix1m8/WLkF4sFWhPI/AAAAAAAAKN4/0xO-Yt2755o1fGwj_2bX-8vL1ITj8cYUACLcB/s640/DSC03554.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Hylamide </b>Vitamin C booster<br />This was one of just 4 skincare items I brought with me on my trip to Singapore in January and I think it does work to help create even skintone. I don't think it's as potent as the Luminesce serum, but it's easily accessible and I bought it on sale, which sweetened the deal. I've been alternating between it and the Luminesce serum and have seen some great results.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NU4hfVlZ08k/WLkGp5MxurI/AAAAAAAAKOI/_rKyHlWh4mM21tHCfBmkAuj_4hqxvTI8gCLcB/s1600/DSC03555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NU4hfVlZ08k/WLkGp5MxurI/AAAAAAAAKOI/_rKyHlWh4mM21tHCfBmkAuj_4hqxvTI8gCLcB/s640/DSC03555.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>The Wet Brush</b><br />My hair is naturally wavy, usually frizzy and a bit unmanageable. I started using the Wet Brush after washes on toweled hair and it's helped to make styling much easier. It detangles and smooths and is much easier to use than a Tangle Teezer thanks to the handle. I bought mine from Sasa in Singapore but you can find it online and in some hair specialty stores.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlRUp1i_5Jg/WLkGkYO0VeI/AAAAAAAAKOE/IOZQZjYdj1Al5E0vSN0twnnuBSybCoH7ACLcB/s1600/DSC03560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlRUp1i_5Jg/WLkGkYO0VeI/AAAAAAAAKOE/IOZQZjYdj1Al5E0vSN0twnnuBSybCoH7ACLcB/s640/DSC03560.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>HadaLabo </b>Sensitive Skin Cleanser and Hydrating Water Gel<br />I love the Super Hydrating Lotion (Rich), so when I went back to Singapore I stocked up on skincare from HadaLabo. I discovered the Sensitive Skin cleanser which has been my go-to morning cleanser and it cleanses without leaving my skin dry, and I've had much fewer blemishes since starting to use it. I've now ordered the AHA+BHA cleanser and the Hydrating Cleanser for when this runs out. I love that Singapore pharmacies translate the Japanese so that I know what I'm getting because shopping for HadaLabo on Sasa's website was a bit tricky.<br />The Hydrating Water Gel is a viscous cool gel- feels lightweight on the skin and hydrates more deeply than the Super Hydrating Lotion. It's such a fun product and something that I'm needing with the changing seasons when the dry cold sneaks up on you.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jYBlUxodDj4/WLkIdCeBZ4I/AAAAAAAAKOo/nls2dGAa2CYe84B4QurZTNIKn4oxAcymgCLcB/s1600/DSC03570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jYBlUxodDj4/WLkIdCeBZ4I/AAAAAAAAKOo/nls2dGAa2CYe84B4QurZTNIKn4oxAcymgCLcB/s640/DSC03570.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iHuijksGDtY/WLkGx5lJ6kI/AAAAAAAAKOM/ecS1hHkYZZcqprYwvUg4kjVHC44glZ23ACLcB/s1600/DSC03561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iHuijksGDtY/WLkGx5lJ6kI/AAAAAAAAKOM/ecS1hHkYZZcqprYwvUg4kjVHC44glZ23ACLcB/s640/DSC03561.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Jeunesse Luminesce&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeunesseglobal.com/en-AU/luminesce" target="_blank">Cellular Rejuvenation Serum</a></b><br />My mum bought a few packs of this in a set of other Luminesce products which I tried a couple of years ago and this serum did a really good job of lifting the hyperpigmentation from my skin. A few weeks ago when my main concern was lifting red and brown spots of discolouration from healed acne my dad found one last bottle we had bought and I gave it another try. It's the first product I apply on my skin after a night shower and cleansing my face and I follow it up with the HadaLabo water gel, Benzac AC 5% benzoyl peroxide gel on active breakouts and some Clinique eye cream. It's done a great job to speed up the healing process - it's expensive but it really works.<br /><br /><b>Crystal </b>Body Deodorant Spray<br />I switched to crystal deodorant over a year ago and I decided to try the spray after finding the travel sized crystal was a bit finicky to use. I like both to get the job done, but I found the spray is easier to use, though it gets used up a lot quicker. Not going back to Nivea or Rexona though, that's for sure.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjCz4_PA6A8/WLkHJzZ7J3I/AAAAAAAAKOQ/WJklb6jCv64ThmtMYyyfk9x_ugvHFvhoACLcB/s1600/DSC03564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjCz4_PA6A8/WLkHJzZ7J3I/AAAAAAAAKOQ/WJklb6jCv64ThmtMYyyfk9x_ugvHFvhoACLcB/s640/DSC03564.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oli-XuJFcqo/WLkIZOeNLbI/AAAAAAAAKOk/go2DHaJ6vcwqNOyBNcdOGeush7ylTtUJACLcB/s1600/DSC03568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oli-XuJFcqo/WLkIZOeNLbI/AAAAAAAAKOk/go2DHaJ6vcwqNOyBNcdOGeush7ylTtUJACLcB/s640/DSC03568.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Biore</b>&nbsp;Aqua Rich Watery Essence<br />I've been seeing some improvement in my skin's hyperpigmentation since religiously applying sunscreen to my face (which I should have been doing all along). I was using Cetaphil Suntivity for face and bought Biore Watery Essence after that ran out. I liked it so much that I ordered it from Sasa! The first bottle I bought had a 50% more product, which is why it's huge compared to the standard size. It's refreshing, not drying, doesn't leave a white cast upon application and absorbs easily. It's also a tad more sweat-resistant than traditional facial sunscreen and doesn't become greasy after some wear time. It's not mattifying like the Perfect Milk I used to love, but in this climate I really do appreciate its more moist, cooling texture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YFJTWWPl5cs/WLkHRKvrWUI/AAAAAAAAKOU/qCTll5wJV3Eh-3bWvKP7k3ZaCwbmEuYHQCLcB/s1600/DSC03563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YFJTWWPl5cs/WLkHRKvrWUI/AAAAAAAAKOU/qCTll5wJV3Eh-3bWvKP7k3ZaCwbmEuYHQCLcB/s640/DSC03563.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>REN </b>Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask<br />I used to love glycolic pre-soaked exfoliating pads and I took a break from them in January and didn't use any glycolic acid products until I got back from my trip. The first time I used this mask after I got back my skin was satisfyingly smooth and exfoliated and I was convinced of the potency of this product. I haven't used it as frequently as I used to when I believed glycolic acid was the solution to all my acne problems, because since taking a break from the chemical exfoliants my acne's cleared up considerably and I feel like hydration and Vitamin C are what my skin needs right now. Instead of twice a week I'm using this fortnightly or so and it produces instantaneous results.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P6NcBUZID0Q/WLkH7sjmLaI/AAAAAAAAKOc/Yu2eN4f53pQwmLCAhQ9675B8EqMO7R8QgCLcB/s1600/DSC03566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P6NcBUZID0Q/WLkH7sjmLaI/AAAAAAAAKOc/Yu2eN4f53pQwmLCAhQ9675B8EqMO7R8QgCLcB/s640/DSC03566.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Iced Gems</b><br />This plushie from <b>Naiise </b>by Meykrs is an ode to the iced gem biscuits I grew up with in Singapore - and the little fridge magnets that I scattered throughout the favourites are adorable replicas of the real thing. The plushie came in 5-6 different pastel shades - kinda regretting my colour choice! Should have gone with pink. I've got 1 packet left of the biscuits that we brought back from Singapore; my sister and I have been rationing the 6 packets we bought.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AsVpqktBIhw/WLkIHZTZQcI/AAAAAAAAKOg/rhlNld8VqIsze0t1BUUbqGV4PxV6_oQswCLcB/s1600/DSC03567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AsVpqktBIhw/WLkIHZTZQcI/AAAAAAAAKOg/rhlNld8VqIsze0t1BUUbqGV4PxV6_oQswCLcB/s640/DSC03567.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love this new bedding from Target! This is the Sleepyhead print, and I'm just using the pillowcase because my absolute favourite quilt cover is this textured white one from H&amp;M Home that frequently cameos as my background.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PWoKo8N38RM/WLkIlyY_qiI/AAAAAAAAKOs/PBoPqsBjaOEjR754nLUdByyro4KP4Iv9gCLcB/s1600/DSC03571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PWoKo8N38RM/WLkIlyY_qiI/AAAAAAAAKOs/PBoPqsBjaOEjR754nLUdByyro4KP4Iv9gCLcB/s640/DSC03571.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Cotton On Body</b> <i>Fresh Grapefruit</i>&nbsp;Candle<br />This candle was purchased for the beautiful rose gold receptacle and for the deliciously fresh scent. When the salesgirl was pitching them; that they were discounted to $5 with purchase at Christmas and that this was their bestseller I was just thinking of reusing the glass as a receptacle to hold pens afterward. I had a bit of an accident with a tall red pillar candle so I was off candles for a while but this has gotten me back into it!<br /><br /><b>Adele </b><i>25</i>&nbsp;and Australian Tour<br />I've been brushing up on my Adele memory bank in anticipation of her Brisbane show! So keen.<br /><br /><b>New Girl</b> Season 6<br />I've loved New Girl since it began and Season 6 is no exception. If you're watching it, HOW GOOD HAS IT BEEN?! Hilarious and witty and Schmidt is still my favourite character by far. If you <i style="font-weight: bold;">don't</i>&nbsp;watch it, what have you been doing?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F79U_wElQ90/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F79U_wElQ90?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-90135319070877904732017-02-12T16:33:00.000+10:002017-02-12T20:58:08.422+10:00Heat Wave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've neglected to fill my blog in on what's been happening since the end of 2016 - Brisbane is experiencing some extreme hot weather, I've gotten back into baking and calligraphy, I've caught up with a few lovely friends and have travelled 12,300 km to Singapore and back, and in doing so, rang in the lunar New Year many times over many meals. I rounded up recent photos and thought 'wow they're almost all photos of food' but hey what else is new?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hckWEtS5Dmo/WJ7GHJy5RLI/AAAAAAAAKIc/J4FdMEZ7Ki0pUOZdyYbd-fGpkKHLsEGOgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-03%2B10.07.48%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hckWEtS5Dmo/WJ7GHJy5RLI/AAAAAAAAKIc/J4FdMEZ7Ki0pUOZdyYbd-fGpkKHLsEGOgCLcB/s640/2017-01-03%2B10.07.48%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Had breakfast at Cafe Brisbane with Daphne - the pancakes, fried eggs, bacon and coffee were a great combination to ring in returning to work for the new year.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWqsHEXNsuc/WJ7F6Tl0AaI/AAAAAAAAKIU/m6tgRSDqKr03h_tlcxAA7uQT_v0ynffpwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-04%2B08.20.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWqsHEXNsuc/WJ7F6Tl0AaI/AAAAAAAAKIU/m6tgRSDqKr03h_tlcxAA7uQT_v0ynffpwCLcB/s640/2017-01-04%2B08.20.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Received a Fitbit HR 2 for Christmas and while it has reminded me how unfit I am, I have been motivated to be more active, push myself and move often. I renewed my work gym membership and have enjoyed how satisfying it is to make the requisite number of steps a day. The Fitbit buzzes every hour with a reminder to get up and take some steps to make up 250 steps an hour, which is handy in the office where I'm sedentary for longer than what is healthy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn0HPF8W5EA/WJ_8FeQfUtI/AAAAAAAAKMA/UuuR4V1ZBKgZqIKd_xhJJtaDOELbCVa9wCEw/s1600/2016-12-30%2B10.38.53%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn0HPF8W5EA/WJ_8FeQfUtI/AAAAAAAAKMA/UuuR4V1ZBKgZqIKd_xhJJtaDOELbCVa9wCEw/s640/2016-12-30%2B10.38.53%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br />Went to see the Hillsong Carols two nights in a row - first with my family and next with some old friends from North Shore (yes the tuition centre) days. I thoroughly enjoyed the carols; it was such a great show! The soloist who sang O Holy Night was so good - I got chills from her performance.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1KVomxhPmB8/WJ7GGd9lULI/AAAAAAAAKIY/MVnno_cNduQehpadz3cMNMZohSKWhCurwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-04%2B08.20.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1KVomxhPmB8/WJ7GGd9lULI/AAAAAAAAKIY/MVnno_cNduQehpadz3cMNMZohSKWhCurwCLcB/s640/2017-01-04%2B08.20.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Took down the Christmas decorations at work from the floor-wide Christmas decorating competition. The competition was fierce; we did not snag the win because there were some real stunners across the floor despite our team's bipolar seasonal theme (North and South) and our real working fireplace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qUkfV-_9e7Y/WJ7GYKzT55I/AAAAAAAAKIg/WZtpXMBP_a4Q-2W9TFxWNCACCqcMSHETgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-04%2B08.20.10%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qUkfV-_9e7Y/WJ7GYKzT55I/AAAAAAAAKIg/WZtpXMBP_a4Q-2W9TFxWNCACCqcMSHETgCLcB/s640/2017-01-04%2B08.20.10%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Made a couple of Prima Taste meal kits- the Hainanese Chicken Rice was nice, but the Laksa is my absolute favourite. Singaporean laksa is almost impossible to find in restaurants in Brisbane and none of those Malaysian curry laksas compare to this prawn-based flavour.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EWq2srYxFw/WJ7GmoPIIAI/AAAAAAAAKIo/lgz4DZ7RDcgJw_mJPB0_fApwbM4J2IuJQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-04%2B08.20.11%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EWq2srYxFw/WJ7GmoPIIAI/AAAAAAAAKIo/lgz4DZ7RDcgJw_mJPB0_fApwbM4J2IuJQCLcB/s640/2017-01-04%2B08.20.11%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oxcGRs1oWyo/WJ_8SCZhG2I/AAAAAAAAKMY/uao3IvdPJDA65_yzU_2X4GKKW8B_BErTACEw/s1600/2016-12-30%2B10.29.06%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oxcGRs1oWyo/WJ_8SCZhG2I/AAAAAAAAKMY/uao3IvdPJDA65_yzU_2X4GKKW8B_BErTACEw/s640/2016-12-30%2B10.29.06%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br />Right before I left for my holiday we ventured down to Logan for this amazing breakfast - especially the hash browns - at St Coco, Daisy Hill. The coffee is great, the place is gorgeous and the food was yum.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FpGgWyBeSAM/WJ_8LjHc0WI/AAAAAAAAKMY/PcGl4AcXBS8uwUO2WiggzO2gzr5FDIXQwCEw/s1600/2016-12-30%2B10.38.55%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FpGgWyBeSAM/WJ_8LjHc0WI/AAAAAAAAKMY/PcGl4AcXBS8uwUO2WiggzO2gzr5FDIXQwCEw/s640/2016-12-30%2B10.38.55%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Went to Little Red Dumpling and Sonder with Sam. Little Red Dumpling was alright, nothing to write home about, but Sonder was good. The anmitsu this time was better than I remembered - the mochi have changed since last time and I'm so glad because they were undercooked before but perfect this time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S0sDGYLi62Y/WJ_8tnkcW8I/AAAAAAAAKMM/9WErdutge1kpwf2eURO7YhgxK-h10QulQCEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.13.24%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S0sDGYLi62Y/WJ_8tnkcW8I/AAAAAAAAKMM/9WErdutge1kpwf2eURO7YhgxK-h10QulQCEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.13.24%2B1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Donto Sapporo at Broadbeach - I tried something with fish instead of getting the Sapporo bento and I think the Sapporo bento is still the best. Highly recommend if you want good value for lunch down the coast!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0382kRzjksE/WJ_86285DrI/AAAAAAAAKMU/ehAmOKXB9oA1jm9iGUkYGnPx66WqlM3UQCEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.49.21%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0382kRzjksE/WJ_86285DrI/AAAAAAAAKMU/ehAmOKXB9oA1jm9iGUkYGnPx66WqlM3UQCEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.49.21%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Went on a short hike chasing the best views and lookouts at Springbrook.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ooP_to2bmUU/WJ_8h9U8f8I/AAAAAAAAKL8/TflTFGIIbn8gOmeOFmYM60pNAeHPR3zoACEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ooP_to2bmUU/WJ_8h9U8f8I/AAAAAAAAKL8/TflTFGIIbn8gOmeOFmYM60pNAeHPR3zoACEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Spotted a rainbow in the waterfall at Purling Brook Falls and some daredevil random who jumped the barrier fence to sit on the edge. Good luck, mate.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BNOCr8-1EuY/WJ_84zZ7H4I/AAAAAAAAKMQ/EdpWpMesklEKGEAio4h0tpxKgat-kgbIQCEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.49.20%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BNOCr8-1EuY/WJ_84zZ7H4I/AAAAAAAAKMQ/EdpWpMesklEKGEAio4h0tpxKgat-kgbIQCEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.49.20%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Purling Brook Falls from a different vantage point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-miU_psI6zhE/WJ_8q8e2cKI/AAAAAAAAKME/URSEhtQiBy4CCoJ9uWJru53GNmb5NinzgCEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-miU_psI6zhE/WJ_8q8e2cKI/AAAAAAAAKME/URSEhtQiBy4CCoJ9uWJru53GNmb5NinzgCEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Looking down Purling Brook Falls at the 10 km trail that we did not elect to trek.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOpoC3VwTTg/WJ_8tXnbHUI/AAAAAAAAKMI/bm4b-XdCHy8aZDB-eRxhe_i7_2vME0MQwCEw/s1600/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOpoC3VwTTg/WJ_8tXnbHUI/AAAAAAAAKMI/bm4b-XdCHy8aZDB-eRxhe_i7_2vME0MQwCEw/s640/2016-12-31%2B01.49.18%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />One of the views of Mount Warning and the old forests of northern NSW from the Best Of All Lookout (yes it is actually called that). Highly recommend a visit if you don't mind the drive and don't want to walk very far!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oiN3l8BvrSk/WJ7Gq6F7seI/AAAAAAAAKIs/zs0N_0dwuf8eKyYuC4nSgvxOF6OENgMRACLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B06.49.32%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oiN3l8BvrSk/WJ7Gq6F7seI/AAAAAAAAKIs/zs0N_0dwuf8eKyYuC4nSgvxOF6OENgMRACLcB/s640/2017-01-06%2B06.49.32%2B1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br />Went to IKEA one evening, discovered they put on steak night (who knew?!) and came home with a minimalist coat and hat stand (<b><a href="http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90216246/" target="_blank">link here</a></b>!) which was easy to assemble and is proving very handy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xXk27BR3YRg/WJ7GsEoLE1I/AAAAAAAAKIw/6nzvZjbYu8Qj8rLHKwLwLCBhHbmqWs7DwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-11%2B09.19.57%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xXk27BR3YRg/WJ7GsEoLE1I/AAAAAAAAKIw/6nzvZjbYu8Qj8rLHKwLwLCBhHbmqWs7DwCLcB/s640/2017-01-11%2B09.19.57%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Revisited John Mills Himself for the first time in about a year and had some amazing coffee - came back with my sister and mum in tow the next day. I discovered Bunker about 4 years ago via Google and when they announced they were starting a sister shop in the city, I visited when it opened in Feb 2014 and loved the mood of the place. Highly recommend the coffee, and the hot chocolate if you don't drink coffee. Hands down the best hot chocolate ever- you can't get bored with the variety of flavours they can produce for hot chocolate!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VrZ4bUbEQLo/WJ7HVRtNEkI/AAAAAAAAKJM/a_lbQSKp6J8aYXG6GXXW0pyu-KB4kTxGQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-11%2B09.22.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VrZ4bUbEQLo/WJ7HVRtNEkI/AAAAAAAAKJM/a_lbQSKp6J8aYXG6GXXW0pyu-KB4kTxGQCLcB/s640/2017-01-11%2B09.22.18%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aTQC_0Oy3o/WJ7IoQHqzyI/AAAAAAAAKKA/pf-E9P5LRbs-Pwwc2NUdLIFHcQh1KmQVQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.55.01%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aTQC_0Oy3o/WJ7IoQHqzyI/AAAAAAAAKKA/pf-E9P5LRbs-Pwwc2NUdLIFHcQh1KmQVQCLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.55.01%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Visited Cha Kee Too (RIP Madtongsan) and had baked pork chop rice and baked spaghetti with an iced Horlicks/Ovaltine. I think I like my Horlicks and Ovaltine separate, not combined.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y-K5vzPh2iM/WJ7HhBYHEHI/AAAAAAAAKJY/BlFQ6YMqPS4EoMHo_auSbQiczy08h9amQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-31%2B09.26.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y-K5vzPh2iM/WJ7HhBYHEHI/AAAAAAAAKJY/BlFQ6YMqPS4EoMHo_auSbQiczy08h9amQCLcB/s640/2017-01-31%2B09.26.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've included a couple of pictures taken on my trip to Singapore. The 4 kilometer trek through the MacRitchie Reservoir to get to the TreeTop Walk was so worth it - I loved the feeling of being so high up amongst the greenery!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ozQwttWnrM/WJ7HGoyqS8I/AAAAAAAAKI4/O3IjpVOrZ3oIwoSSzqzDVJYW66hpqPS3QCLcB/s1600/2017-01-31%2B10.40.20%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ozQwttWnrM/WJ7HGoyqS8I/AAAAAAAAKI4/O3IjpVOrZ3oIwoSSzqzDVJYW66hpqPS3QCLcB/s640/2017-01-31%2B10.40.20%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Daphne is scared of heights and did not like the feeling of being so high up...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mHWlUuorRDc/WJ7HLbVoHbI/AAAAAAAAKI8/Ts4EpKEgdHojBPMeRW_SW_XjotXjU03UQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-31%2B11.46.31%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mHWlUuorRDc/WJ7HLbVoHbI/AAAAAAAAKI8/Ts4EpKEgdHojBPMeRW_SW_XjotXjU03UQCLcB/s640/2017-01-31%2B11.46.31%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />At the Singapore Art Museum for the Biennale, titled Atlas of Mirrors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ixm62fb01MI/WJ7HRX5aRLI/AAAAAAAAKJE/Bgbe-PqyyNkQ8SZxRafQew5JkASj1gVEwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-31%2B11.46.32%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ixm62fb01MI/WJ7HRX5aRLI/AAAAAAAAKJE/Bgbe-PqyyNkQ8SZxRafQew5JkASj1gVEwCLcB/s640/2017-01-31%2B11.46.32%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Early morning walks through the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsQg9dd9Il0/WJ7HVbAhl3I/AAAAAAAAKJI/h5JGyBBqdsoyTvPYDWq8Cm8MGkaFMu5oQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsQg9dd9Il0/WJ7HVbAhl3I/AAAAAAAAKJI/h5JGyBBqdsoyTvPYDWq8Cm8MGkaFMu5oQCLcB/s640/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Souvenir prayer pillow from Precious Thots and plushie <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=iced+gem&amp;safe=strict&amp;biw=1344&amp;bih=744&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjg3rnc54nSAhUGG5QKHe3tDvwQ_AUIBigB" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">iced gem biscuit</a>&nbsp;from Naiise in Singapore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S73Ngf_a3aU/WJ7HfYSUe1I/AAAAAAAAKJQ/KgiSebhcFOwhzihmcSJCOEUfthRcWAopACLcB/s1600/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S73Ngf_a3aU/WJ7HfYSUe1I/AAAAAAAAKJQ/KgiSebhcFOwhzihmcSJCOEUfthRcWAopACLcB/s640/2017-02-10%2B11.03.55%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stocked up on HadaLabo cleanser, hydrating lotion, water gel cream, cleansing oil wipes, Biore sunscreen and tried La Roche-Posay Serozinc. I also got my hands on a Wet Brush, which has made such a difference to my hair routine, a Koji eyelash curler for wide eyes which is great, and a lot of sheet masks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iffmIY4dRms/WJ7Iq-2mngI/AAAAAAAAKKE/5_1uqL6uTpAIqdGqpcwN3o2eQDYoQuSZQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.22%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iffmIY4dRms/WJ7Iq-2mngI/AAAAAAAAKKE/5_1uqL6uTpAIqdGqpcwN3o2eQDYoQuSZQCLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.22%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When we returned to Brisbane I was missing all the cheap Chinese food so we went to have breakfast at Sunnybank Oriental because I wanted congee. Love the breakfast and high tea at Oriental!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M4sgORTRFQ/WJ7Hf4CGTRI/AAAAAAAAKJU/DcvvIFeuEnA4rbIb1tmrxRlLcFuhSPV3ACLcB/s1600/2017-02-10%2B11.17.03%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M4sgORTRFQ/WJ7Hf4CGTRI/AAAAAAAAKJU/DcvvIFeuEnA4rbIb1tmrxRlLcFuhSPV3ACLcB/s640/2017-02-10%2B11.17.03%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mornings back at work fueled by coffee and vitamins.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3O5aWGsJ4x4/WJ7HzU4lDSI/AAAAAAAAKJg/ObzxPULoNhkqbjdcyO6gVknQJl6CrjABQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.30.21%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3O5aWGsJ4x4/WJ7HzU4lDSI/AAAAAAAAKJg/ObzxPULoNhkqbjdcyO6gVknQJl6CrjABQCLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.30.21%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />New adorable linen from Target! And not only are they impossibly cute, they were so cheap! We got these for me and my sister and we chose a Tyrannosaurus-Rex-printed quilt cover set for my brother.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cGyFrKUMJOI/WJ7H5GILiOI/AAAAAAAAKJo/v8yJrEuZQUwgymhxA4_-UW9B6DRyX2syACLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.14%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cGyFrKUMJOI/WJ7H5GILiOI/AAAAAAAAKJo/v8yJrEuZQUwgymhxA4_-UW9B6DRyX2syACLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.14%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Vapiano $10 lunch specials! I tried the pizza because I had had pasta the night before but I think I prefer the pasta. I like to throw in the ham, spinach and mushroom additions for my pomodoro pasta lunches.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TxktdFTjFfk/WJ7H0rWA1cI/AAAAAAAAKJk/g1TQ6ntm1wU1pfTGTLc378apkydevBsrQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TxktdFTjFfk/WJ7H0rWA1cI/AAAAAAAAKJk/g1TQ6ntm1wU1pfTGTLc378apkydevBsrQCLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.16%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Went running and saw this rewarding view of the sleepy city putting down for the night.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOwXmJ4QxOM/WJ7IPC2rwwI/AAAAAAAAKJ0/Gm1fwaaRECERYoZ8FkhwOxQMyY69E-6xACLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOwXmJ4QxOM/WJ7IPC2rwwI/AAAAAAAAKJ0/Gm1fwaaRECERYoZ8FkhwOxQMyY69E-6xACLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Went to Roger David and initially got the New York print top in pink in XS and gave it to my sister because I wanted the grey one so much I went back and got it, along with these wacky socks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DQsAuAgedo/WJ7IOucHVnI/AAAAAAAAKJw/8ZPb9USNUy8ebt3gQ6CdK1l3dh1PAARSQCLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.18%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DQsAuAgedo/WJ7IOucHVnI/AAAAAAAAKJw/8ZPb9USNUy8ebt3gQ6CdK1l3dh1PAARSQCLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.18%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Love Zen Corner wonton noodle soup!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2Zowv05Zp-s/WJ7IP2ku0TI/AAAAAAAAKJ4/rg2rqNZ7JpYo_1ouyDPdvqicabF3kRuDACLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.19%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2Zowv05Zp-s/WJ7IP2ku0TI/AAAAAAAAKJ4/rg2rqNZ7JpYo_1ouyDPdvqicabF3kRuDACLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.19%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Miel Container burger has started omitting the chips from the burger orders. It was rather unfortunate but the burgers are still good. I preferred it when the burgers were smaller and they came with chips.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljXg3xl00ag/WJ7Iq1thoAI/AAAAAAAAKKI/1YCGShEzoYYOwIfVACxBVamyeUwNckJvACLcB/s1600/2017-02-11%2B05.32.21%2B1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljXg3xl00ag/WJ7Iq1thoAI/AAAAAAAAKKI/1YCGShEzoYYOwIfVACxBVamyeUwNckJvACLcB/s640/2017-02-11%2B05.32.21%2B1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Got this glass box from kikki.K on sale - love the copper/rose gold trend but I'm not sure how long it will last.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jbcDV1N-ORY/WKAVnUco6MI/AAAAAAAAKNA/dEsVoEFGwycyZRJy0fENcEeF5_EmL0JFgCLcB/s1600/2017-02-12%2B05.51.58%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jbcDV1N-ORY/WKAVnUco6MI/AAAAAAAAKNA/dEsVoEFGwycyZRJy0fENcEeF5_EmL0JFgCLcB/s640/2017-02-12%2B05.51.58%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Spent this afternoon making walnut cinnamon buns with maple glaze. I like using Dan Lepard's recipe because it involves spicing the milk before mixing the dough. Time-intensive but baking with yeast is so satisfying!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7f-LDcse0tQ/WKAVnMGE9GI/AAAAAAAAKM8/UeF42naG3QkAsI7OqNvyMlrlKj0eOtbuwCLcB/s1600/2017-02-12%2B05.52.28%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7f-LDcse0tQ/WKAVnMGE9GI/AAAAAAAAKM8/UeF42naG3QkAsI7OqNvyMlrlKj0eOtbuwCLcB/s640/2017-02-12%2B05.52.28%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trying to give these unwanted packets of fondant icing some purpose - attempting to learn the art of making gumpaste flowers. I'm ordering some equipment to learn properly. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hats off to you if you got this far! I'll see you in the next one, most likely a Favourites post or a Singapore travel diary.&nbsp;</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-60234163988716899032017-01-01T19:30:00.000+10:002017-01-07T13:58:57.494+10:00Melbourne | Days 4, 5 & 6Continuing on with my Melbourne travel diaries series, I'm smashing out the last leg of the trip, as Days 4, 5 and 6 were based in the Mornington Peninsula and we spent more time at fewer places. I loved how scenic it was and how cool and chilly the weather was - it was an amazing reprieve from Brisbane's 35-degree summer heat.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OWZ9JFrzd94/WGjWvBFHrYI/AAAAAAAAKDQ/EqfImEnzcmcVpfPei2M-W7iSRN4f-Gp9QCLcB/s1600/DSC02366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OWZ9JFrzd94/WGjWvBFHrYI/AAAAAAAAKDQ/EqfImEnzcmcVpfPei2M-W7iSRN4f-Gp9QCLcB/s640/DSC02366.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><a name='more'></a><b><i>Day 4</i></b><br />We were due to check out of our rooms on the morning of the third day and before we had to go I made it my mission to acquire some coffee beans from Patricia, a small coffee joint on Little Bourke St, which was some distance away. I got my coffee beans and we had some amazing coffee from the tiniest shop crammed with office workers on their way to work. I didn't see a single fellow non-worker patron in the shop apart from myself and my sister and Patricia's streamlined system of black, white or filter coffees was something that I've only seen once or twice in Brisbane. I brought my sister and we were joined by our parents who then headed on to collect the rental car and we were on our way!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yLWEtF7Pguw/WGimBevXIqI/AAAAAAAAJ80/QSW1w_drWy8yNDq75wAxLSNXX5BiqPo0gCLcB/s1600/DSC02027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yLWEtF7Pguw/WGimBevXIqI/AAAAAAAAJ80/QSW1w_drWy8yNDq75wAxLSNXX5BiqPo0gCLcB/s640/DSC02027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our first stop was Brighton beach, where we did some sightseeing at the bathing boxes. It was cold and the wind whipped spray all around and by the time we were done taking photos and had seen our fill of colourfully painted beach huts we were soaked.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3LVEfKb8Co/WGip5BeSiRI/AAAAAAAAJ98/-AKfi6Ta-94y0JmoLFJys7IDKv2liuMAgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B04.52.55%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3LVEfKb8Co/WGip5BeSiRI/AAAAAAAAJ98/-AKfi6Ta-94y0JmoLFJys7IDKv2liuMAgCLcB/s640/2017-01-01%2B04.52.55%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArJlNKx0ePQ/WGip5EsTy9I/AAAAAAAAJ-A/-yUPkcXkdI8JIcLo92HaC-ZfnmXd4fKrQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B04.52.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArJlNKx0ePQ/WGip5EsTy9I/AAAAAAAAJ-A/-yUPkcXkdI8JIcLo92HaC-ZfnmXd4fKrQCLcB/s640/2017-01-01%2B04.52.56%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qrMClrlyO7M/WGip3N2gWNI/AAAAAAAAJ94/qW5OMGATaJMgZT_pXUpy8IvTgPlXnl5dwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B04.52.55%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qrMClrlyO7M/WGip3N2gWNI/AAAAAAAAJ94/qW5OMGATaJMgZT_pXUpy8IvTgPlXnl5dwCLcB/s640/2017-01-01%2B04.52.55%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had some fish and chips for lunch and saw this mural.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XgcTX1tqotk/WGimIoPVNkI/AAAAAAAAJ84/RVsk9pGP-UI1pLYsoyMN5y4PAKntlz9PgCLcB/s1600/DSC02139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XgcTX1tqotk/WGimIoPVNkI/AAAAAAAAJ84/RVsk9pGP-UI1pLYsoyMN5y4PAKntlz9PgCLcB/s640/DSC02139.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stopping by a cherry farm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4Ma0aIWlfk/WGimmq1mOyI/AAAAAAAAJ88/tPlW3L9o5I8-2THwzgciZiIi_MzdYO0tQCLcB/s1600/DSC02140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4Ma0aIWlfk/WGimmq1mOyI/AAAAAAAAJ88/tPlW3L9o5I8-2THwzgciZiIi_MzdYO0tQCLcB/s640/DSC02140.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9MjaM3Gwy4/WGindt5Bo9I/AAAAAAAAJ9I/RdFev_0IeGgHCiVztUciOeynJAGJ46-4wCLcB/s1600/DSC02147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9MjaM3Gwy4/WGindt5Bo9I/AAAAAAAAJ9I/RdFev_0IeGgHCiVztUciOeynJAGJ46-4wCLcB/s640/DSC02147.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We came to a vineyard and sculpture walk destination called Montalto Winery and Olive Grove which had a long walk with sculptures for viewing where we spent a few hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArgK-OZQs7k/WGinsnl5iFI/AAAAAAAAJ9Q/LeIQx_09NxoNTL-qvNMJbDOevmBzA8RGwCLcB/s1600/DSC02202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We don't often see rabbits in QLD.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmLWntdRfUs/WGipKNQCYyI/AAAAAAAAJ9w/Niz9v5XiPVoH6-oEQRr1_jfnKg1kEvn5gCLcB/s1600/DSC02223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmLWntdRfUs/WGipKNQCYyI/AAAAAAAAJ9w/Niz9v5XiPVoH6-oEQRr1_jfnKg1kEvn5gCLcB/s640/DSC02223.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The rose gardens at Montalto.<br />We checked into the holiday home we were staying at and had a quiet night in.<br /><br /><b><i>Day 5</i></b><br />We kicked off Day 5 at McLelland Sculpture Park, which seemed to be a popular destination with locals and school excursions as well as tourists.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCuj9782c_E/WGjFtMrmAgI/AAAAAAAAKC0/zumJkEXqkVQAI4D8rLSNbLc6lbkXA_iQACLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B06.45.39%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCuj9782c_E/WGjFtMrmAgI/AAAAAAAAKC0/zumJkEXqkVQAI4D8rLSNbLc6lbkXA_iQACLcB/s640/2017-01-01%2B06.45.39%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />For breakfast I had a lemonade scone with chantilly and housemade berry jam/compote and a pot of T2 Sencha Vanilla tea while my family had a headstart in the Sculpture Park and I joined them afterward.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiO-G0EYsqI/WGitq0YsuCI/AAAAAAAAJ-Y/Al3bq8qfuPE358A7BLIyxuFYEP47bX9nACLcB/s1600/DSC02254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiO-G0EYsqI/WGitq0YsuCI/AAAAAAAAJ-Y/Al3bq8qfuPE358A7BLIyxuFYEP47bX9nACLcB/s640/DSC02254.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtr9KcYphHk/WGithhB-J0I/AAAAAAAAJ-U/ejnNn76OEuUFasMbb6cTfjXOA9SeXA7aQCLcB/s1600/DSC02275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bl8iE8uR9s4/WGiwLtyffPI/AAAAAAAAJ-8/UE68AGi9MAYrgnowKsI2RsPPzDach86cQCLcB/s640/DSC02291.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z6a8DfHFXC4/WGiwRyB-w8I/AAAAAAAAJ_E/nowsbmSD8_k7oUCyfbnn0zBLaiAAUTTnQCLcB/s1600/DSC02293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z6a8DfHFXC4/WGiwRyB-w8I/AAAAAAAAJ_E/nowsbmSD8_k7oUCyfbnn0zBLaiAAUTTnQCLcB/s640/DSC02293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We sought after lunch at the Cellar Door at the Port Phillip Estate but casual dining wasn't available that day and the fixed price course menu wasn't what we were looking for. The setting was beautiful and it was so disappointing that we wouldn't be able to eat there but if I ever return I'll definitely have another go at dining there.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9umndMEB1eI/WGiwPlhDWmI/AAAAAAAAJ_A/VUiN8-w9gS4f8CZsgkqOXQ48Wud0dXXXwCLcB/s1600/DSC02294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9umndMEB1eI/WGiwPlhDWmI/AAAAAAAAJ_A/VUiN8-w9gS4f8CZsgkqOXQ48Wud0dXXXwCLcB/s640/DSC02294.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Instead we had lunch at Green Olive at Red Hill, a place known for its status as a tourism-business award winner where the shelves were stocked full of relishes and preserves and kitchen utensils made of olive wood. The food was pricey as the portions were small and they recommended ordering 3 plates per person. Most of the dishes were accompanied by preserves which were available for purchase but I wasn't sufficiently enraptured by any of them to make a purchase.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TMLkCdZyDI4/WGiw2BDTVPI/AAAAAAAAJ_M/qNDLER8UIf8Wyj5_V68mFEwOr41QlVlwgCLcB/s1600/DSC02297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TMLkCdZyDI4/WGiw2BDTVPI/AAAAAAAAJ_M/qNDLER8UIf8Wyj5_V68mFEwOr41QlVlwgCLcB/s640/DSC02297.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZV6wKsmtO0/WGixHHrgMBI/AAAAAAAAJ_U/808fHyuUH_EsLrRmVV8aWcNpRb2gFPwiQCLcB/s1600/DSC02298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZV6wKsmtO0/WGixHHrgMBI/AAAAAAAAJ_U/808fHyuUH_EsLrRmVV8aWcNpRb2gFPwiQCLcB/s640/DSC02298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p4u0xXnKGVI/WGixHlieYEI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/N4lunDvFAfoFiZxncGRl-Urnd_fFw8-cgCLcB/s1600/DSC02302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p4u0xXnKGVI/WGixHlieYEI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/N4lunDvFAfoFiZxncGRl-Urnd_fFw8-cgCLcB/s640/DSC02302.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RRo5Ad8nI6E/WGiyZGxOU4I/AAAAAAAAJ_o/jzfnURj4tbYGHvTBx1nMuHMeD-Q7TqyTACLcB/s1600/DSC02305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RRo5Ad8nI6E/WGiyZGxOU4I/AAAAAAAAJ_o/jzfnURj4tbYGHvTBx1nMuHMeD-Q7TqyTACLcB/s640/DSC02305.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y7p79hKbPBE/WGiyiqTCsyI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/0AgO-wna4s8caANqirVt3UPxtetbLcspwCLcB/s1600/DSC02308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y7p79hKbPBE/WGiyiqTCsyI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/0AgO-wna4s8caANqirVt3UPxtetbLcspwCLcB/s640/DSC02308.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;After lunch we drove to Cape Schank, which had a couple of gorgeous lookouts and a lighthouse. It was super windy and breathtakingly beautiful!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tLmDlRzLLoQ/WGizTEhGVqI/AAAAAAAAJ_4/Buqapz15ClQnYpiN6Kww0GjaRfVL9kmBACLcB/s1600/DSC02343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tLmDlRzLLoQ/WGizTEhGVqI/AAAAAAAAJ_4/Buqapz15ClQnYpiN6Kww0GjaRfVL9kmBACLcB/s640/DSC02343.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr0wmX_yZ9E/WGizzvpfBwI/AAAAAAAAKAA/rWb6s2Oau7IE5ybyTErmhpeQ1h2Y5_yLgCLcB/s1600/DSC02344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr0wmX_yZ9E/WGizzvpfBwI/AAAAAAAAKAA/rWb6s2Oau7IE5ybyTErmhpeQ1h2Y5_yLgCLcB/s640/DSC02344.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P20yXKHEMu0/WGi0zVXIZhI/AAAAAAAAKAU/-jnsFWhaLu4cB06MbSSufkjOLIZIMAGcQCLcB/s1600/DSC02381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P20yXKHEMu0/WGi0zVXIZhI/AAAAAAAAKAU/-jnsFWhaLu4cB06MbSSufkjOLIZIMAGcQCLcB/s640/DSC02381.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hgnl1k-GaxM/WGi0w0G8YcI/AAAAAAAAKAQ/NhIporV_lMMaVpXByy08kCtvXKRv2FesQCLcB/s1600/DSC02418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hgnl1k-GaxM/WGi0w0G8YcI/AAAAAAAAKAQ/NhIporV_lMMaVpXByy08kCtvXKRv2FesQCLcB/s640/DSC02418.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KwNs0EkuHAA/WGi0qOwJtQI/AAAAAAAAKAM/tXr4O3DFxCk5yRL8fTsQgkCKzjR2yLk5gCLcB/s1600/DSC02452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KwNs0EkuHAA/WGi0qOwJtQI/AAAAAAAAKAM/tXr4O3DFxCk5yRL8fTsQgkCKzjR2yLk5gCLcB/s640/DSC02452.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We stopped by a stretch of beach with a yacht club close by and my brother went wading and found a huge starfish with 11 arms. (Sorry I don't have a photo!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgWp3GhcUxg/WGi1i8VJyZI/AAAAAAAAKAc/hMMDnJlE_tkNrm5MIXHNMiwbqWOp7Ab3ACLcB/s1600/DSC02508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgWp3GhcUxg/WGi1i8VJyZI/AAAAAAAAKAc/hMMDnJlE_tkNrm5MIXHNMiwbqWOp7Ab3ACLcB/s640/DSC02508.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yXYRWzAYwqs/WGi2EFZSuPI/AAAAAAAAKAo/JanrCpShjDQUqo_kzewL0AoNShk3j0elgCLcB/s1600/DSC02527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yXYRWzAYwqs/WGi2EFZSuPI/AAAAAAAAKAo/JanrCpShjDQUqo_kzewL0AoNShk3j0elgCLcB/s640/DSC02527.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had dinner at a modern Mexican restaurant called The Milbry, where the chimichurri steak special was the best thing we'd had all day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rD2_yiNawzE/WGi2RmP2OBI/AAAAAAAAKAs/_-w52IWtm1MJ31CQiq4F4PIVuQRxxenRQCLcB/s1600/DSC02531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rD2_yiNawzE/WGi2RmP2OBI/AAAAAAAAKAs/_-w52IWtm1MJ31CQiq4F4PIVuQRxxenRQCLcB/s640/DSC02531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mCK__faM1u0/WGi1qBXYBDI/AAAAAAAAKAg/_AD37lWsqtEMUAgVgmP4v-nzuQO0BDoQACLcB/s1600/DSC02530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mCK__faM1u0/WGi1qBXYBDI/AAAAAAAAKAg/_AD37lWsqtEMUAgVgmP4v-nzuQO0BDoQACLcB/s640/DSC02530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><i>Day 6</i></b><br />Our final day in Victoria started with a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and it was so fun! I highly recommend visiting if you're making a trip. The Gardens were definitely one of the highlights.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CkY10KSYvcY/WGi20UkyodI/AAAAAAAAKA0/24h5ia6llmsUvvC0Jy3N8eGIhAi4Uq3pQCLcB/s1600/DSC02536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CkY10KSYvcY/WGi20UkyodI/AAAAAAAAKA0/24h5ia6llmsUvvC0Jy3N8eGIhAi4Uq3pQCLcB/s640/DSC02536.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sU0ZqRyPHYI/WGi3CBklfsI/AAAAAAAAKA4/kohKQxqlc24AthTECmgDOShjxcovUR-pgCLcB/s1600/DSC02545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sU0ZqRyPHYI/WGi3CBklfsI/AAAAAAAAKA4/kohKQxqlc24AthTECmgDOShjxcovUR-pgCLcB/s640/DSC02545.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vAnYp9LTEzY/WGi3gbYyshI/AAAAAAAAKA8/qpjRQTTyQ7sji9L33Xx_K9lluQL2PQongCLcB/s1600/DSC02553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vAnYp9LTEzY/WGi3gbYyshI/AAAAAAAAKA8/qpjRQTTyQ7sji9L33Xx_K9lluQL2PQongCLcB/s640/DSC02553.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ngvS5SrC4Ik/WGi3hi6t8TI/AAAAAAAAKBA/fx1KyRsVbS8rkMgqEIgzDVWIL80Y8sCHQCLcB/s1600/DSC02558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ngvS5SrC4Ik/WGi3hi6t8TI/AAAAAAAAKBA/fx1KyRsVbS8rkMgqEIgzDVWIL80Y8sCHQCLcB/s640/DSC02558.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The current showcase was to spotlight the the Kangaroo Paw so the gardens were full of them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v3PXbGYIbi8/WGi4GjGKGGI/AAAAAAAAKBM/A7r3_vTUqaAPA2lWe1yp1g8wgpyMWOJGACLcB/s1600/DSC02562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v3PXbGYIbi8/WGi4GjGKGGI/AAAAAAAAKBM/A7r3_vTUqaAPA2lWe1yp1g8wgpyMWOJGACLcB/s640/DSC02562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G3v1qBXv_4Y/WGi42EIhDTI/AAAAAAAAKBY/8Y2e0szlY_wn0WTF2Tei7cjOVXiZK7l9wCLcB/s1600/DSC02563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G3v1qBXv_4Y/WGi42EIhDTI/AAAAAAAAKBY/8Y2e0szlY_wn0WTF2Tei7cjOVXiZK7l9wCLcB/s640/DSC02563.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLGBA0Cdmy4/WGi4WDITQXI/AAAAAAAAKBQ/EDIsjObCCwMItsQjuS6wcOdrosvgmOfRACLcB/s1600/DSC02573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLGBA0Cdmy4/WGi4WDITQXI/AAAAAAAAKBQ/EDIsjObCCwMItsQjuS6wcOdrosvgmOfRACLcB/s640/DSC02573.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mBSBY8zTq3Y/WGi5BeRju7I/AAAAAAAAKBc/5Nhh3223-I4LdTdDiDkostitTg7qXk5sgCLcB/s1600/DSC02574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mBSBY8zTq3Y/WGi5BeRju7I/AAAAAAAAKBc/5Nhh3223-I4LdTdDiDkostitTg7qXk5sgCLcB/s640/DSC02574.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VKzz_rWAU8g/WGi5XrZvRgI/AAAAAAAAKBk/r7AIigfcNos07G32cMYVN3U4h_LhXInJQCLcB/s1600/DSC02578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VKzz_rWAU8g/WGi5XrZvRgI/AAAAAAAAKBk/r7AIigfcNos07G32cMYVN3U4h_LhXInJQCLcB/s640/DSC02578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rJrA65r1GC8/WGi5qOSYeGI/AAAAAAAAKBo/xxyOTInZftIq1snJ2t842xIdX55TeuThACLcB/s1600/DSC02601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rJrA65r1GC8/WGi5qOSYeGI/AAAAAAAAKBo/xxyOTInZftIq1snJ2t842xIdX55TeuThACLcB/s640/DSC02601.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After the Gardens, we drove back into Melbourne and stopped at Tao Tao House at Hawthorn for lunch but it paled in comparison to yumcha back home. We walked down the street to Haigh's to acquire gifts to bring back for friends, colleagues and family and we bought so much chocolate ($200!) that the salesgirl said we were entitled to a free gift and threw in another packet of chocolate!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFc1oPQua1M/WGjFlps2doI/AAAAAAAAKCs/SnhJF5XUX-ETBHJxgsw-wHxw19VUhQ2tACLcB/s1600/2016-12-30%2B10.28.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFc1oPQua1M/WGjFlps2doI/AAAAAAAAKCs/SnhJF5XUX-ETBHJxgsw-wHxw19VUhQ2tACLcB/s640/2016-12-30%2B10.28.51%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />That concludes the Melbourne travel diaries; thanks for following along! I hope if you're planning a trip it gave you some ideas! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and definitely plan to head back soon. Leave me some recommendations if you know of any!<br /><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-56037845187270702762016-12-31T00:00:00.000+10:002016-12-31T09:50:31.940+10:00Best of 2016 | Moments2016 has been a big year for me- marking a period of transition from University student to full-time work, one of lots of family bonding time, quality time with loved ones and appreciating what I've been blessed with. As always, NYE is a time to reflect on the year past and look forward to the year ahead. God willing, 2017 has some big shoes to fill!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mJkPjPEoqwE/WGbyrBN9EnI/AAAAAAAAJ8M/iH4QqOWBYlwEcaIj3HlgPnhjq1y2wL8QQCKgB/s1600/DSC02511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mJkPjPEoqwE/WGbyrBN9EnI/AAAAAAAAJ8M/iH4QqOWBYlwEcaIj3HlgPnhjq1y2wL8QQCKgB/s640/DSC02511.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><b><i>1. Family</i></b><br />We took a couple of family trips this year, once down the coast to Broadbeach and once to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We haven't gone on a family trip in some 3+ years and the quality time away was so enjoyable.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTBiQqjugYo/WGWsHVxzOmI/AAAAAAAAJ44/XtkRtC8bqUobZ5PkxIHojZPixL6dNomPQCLcB/s1600/DSC01813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTBiQqjugYo/WGWsHVxzOmI/AAAAAAAAJ44/XtkRtC8bqUobZ5PkxIHojZPixL6dNomPQCLcB/s640/DSC01813.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daphne in the Carlton Gardens, VIC</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aqcpao1iUyA/WGWsFSAvhLI/AAAAAAAAJ40/5ssn8Nf3h2Yc5573zd4b3xOcgQJpovR1gCLcB/s1600/DSC01851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aqcpao1iUyA/WGWsFSAvhLI/AAAAAAAAJ40/5ssn8Nf3h2Yc5573zd4b3xOcgQJpovR1gCLcB/s640/DSC01851.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daphne in Carlton, VIC</div><br />Another thankfulness moment this year was my parents buying me a standing mixer which I'd been wanting for years as a graduation present. I chose the Kenwood Chef Sense because we got a great deal on it and it's more reputable than Kitchenaids. I also got a Braun stick blender and both have served me very well so far.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZDYuglpxQ4/WGWyTZS3bBI/AAAAAAAAJ6o/vzvnPDVbbe8y7LsUN32ZfBIHcsFQGS7FgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-12%2B10.24.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZDYuglpxQ4/WGWyTZS3bBI/AAAAAAAAJ6o/vzvnPDVbbe8y7LsUN32ZfBIHcsFQGS7FgCLcB/s640/2016-08-12%2B10.24.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><i>2. Rest</i></b><br />Without assignments and exams to work on after I finish work, sometimes I don't feel like doing anything but flopping down to a long nap. Occasionally we ventured out to seek some R&amp;R by escaping our usual scenery and it was so rewarding. GoMA has an excellent exhibition on right now celebrating their 10th birthday which I would highly recommend. Tangalooma was also an amazing local getaway. It's not cheap but definitely worth it if you're seeking an adventure close to home without needing to stay overnight.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAk2gE_mLaQ/WGWxOvMsOOI/AAAAAAAAJ6U/LUjcusLNLZY7s6Vm0PQ_uj6_8qxZ6XL3QCLcB/s1600/IMG_20161212_183240%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAk2gE_mLaQ/WGWxOvMsOOI/AAAAAAAAJ6U/LUjcusLNLZY7s6Vm0PQ_uj6_8qxZ6XL3QCLcB/s640/IMG_20161212_183240%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fish Lane, South Brisbane</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3TKX3rZfXCw/WGWyRwh5zAI/AAAAAAAAJ64/Fxu4KAkONqc2pVEHEGzfsX6BKqCPRgfxwCEw/s1600/2016-11-02%2B07.24.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3TKX3rZfXCw/WGWyRwh5zAI/AAAAAAAAJ64/Fxu4KAkONqc2pVEHEGzfsX6BKqCPRgfxwCEw/s640/2016-11-02%2B07.24.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rAVDwdTR_V4/WGZHPXYG2EI/AAAAAAAAJ7Y/H4RHGSlM85MQm6V3BNUARqSv3ZMc-zrRwCLcB/s1600/Tangalooma_P.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rAVDwdTR_V4/WGZHPXYG2EI/AAAAAAAAJ7Y/H4RHGSlM85MQm6V3BNUARqSv3ZMc-zrRwCLcB/s640/Tangalooma_P.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went on a trip for a day cruise to Tanglooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. Things have changed a lot since I last visited in 2003 but we had so much fun snorkeling and going for a tandem quad bike ride. The staff patiently guided us through everything and we were blessed to borrow a GoPro and shoulder mount from friends to capture some of the sights.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CXovedbGijM/WGZGimh0H3I/AAAAAAAAJ7Q/B4xI9S7BVZgY4U74GDLmZMbYe88Oeo-cQCLcB/s1600/Tangalooma.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CXovedbGijM/WGZGimh0H3I/AAAAAAAAJ7Q/B4xI9S7BVZgY4U74GDLmZMbYe88Oeo-cQCLcB/s640/Tangalooma.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JlYLNbH3Mrc/WGZI1uFd6cI/AAAAAAAAJ7k/wO9JFbyL11Q76bvTSfSSBuJICvJBCwFIgCLcB/s1600/Tangalooma_F.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JlYLNbH3Mrc/WGZI1uFd6cI/AAAAAAAAJ7k/wO9JFbyL11Q76bvTSfSSBuJICvJBCwFIgCLcB/s640/Tangalooma_F.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vpZ-d2m1BAE/WGZKep3UJ3I/AAAAAAAAJ7w/b_i2LTEUgekE-Feako4zcqAICcgxY0RtQCLcB/s1600/Tangalooma_Q.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vpZ-d2m1BAE/WGZKep3UJ3I/AAAAAAAAJ7w/b_i2LTEUgekE-Feako4zcqAICcgxY0RtQCLcB/s640/Tangalooma_Q.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><i>3. Being wowed by creation</i></b><br />On various trips to destinations near and far, I saw some beautiful scenery and each time I was taken aback by how gorgeous Australia is. I am constantly amazed by God's creation and how blessed I am to live in Australia.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RcsNw0_Gpq8/WGW0zL8vgaI/AAAAAAAAJ68/JLq59dYFut4oRsvgdmEqw6qJLskSzD6JQCEw/s1600/2016-04-18%2B01.43.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RcsNw0_Gpq8/WGW0zL8vgaI/AAAAAAAAJ68/JLq59dYFut4oRsvgdmEqw6qJLskSzD6JQCEw/s640/2016-04-18%2B01.43.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Montville, QLD</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I0ipRhjZbZ4/WGW0ziE3IxI/AAAAAAAAJ7A/GD6LUaUFVxYfOgBq-B-jRejso5oWfvtJQCEw/s1600/2016-04-18%2B01.43.19%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I0ipRhjZbZ4/WGW0ziE3IxI/AAAAAAAAJ7A/GD6LUaUFVxYfOgBq-B-jRejso5oWfvtJQCEw/s640/2016-04-18%2B01.43.19%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mooloolaba, QLD</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PGcgADvL8D0/WGWyQNGruFI/AAAAAAAAJ6g/MQjjfuU3a1oAh6bF_LHHOnlko9IvKq5dgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-09%2B09.09.40%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PGcgADvL8D0/WGWyQNGruFI/AAAAAAAAJ6g/MQjjfuU3a1oAh6bF_LHHOnlko9IvKq5dgCLcB/s640/2016-08-09%2B09.09.40%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Burleigh Heads, QLD &nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZM45NKWuhpk/WGWsxo52XfI/AAAAAAAAJ5I/bTs6YZg96og64h-NrwzU5P48PWv_ziS4QCLcB/s1600/DSC02404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZM45NKWuhpk/WGWsxo52XfI/AAAAAAAAJ5I/bTs6YZg96og64h-NrwzU5P48PWv_ziS4QCLcB/s640/DSC02404.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cape Schank, Mornington Peninsula, VIC</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jQuOGnsGd0/WGWsxiqkXkI/AAAAAAAAJ5E/nPh6jLZcEEMRGfOEiRbhg8PqNpGYGsgvwCLcB/s1600/DSC02405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jQuOGnsGd0/WGWsxiqkXkI/AAAAAAAAJ5E/nPh6jLZcEEMRGfOEiRbhg8PqNpGYGsgvwCLcB/s640/DSC02405.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cape Schank, Mornington Peninsula, VIC</div><br /><b><i>4. Discovering new eats</i></b><br />As always, I love trying new places to eat, whether it's with my boyfriend, or my sister, or friends. I found some new favourites this year - Canteen Coffee and Kitchen in Burleigh Heads, Coffee Anthology on Mary Street in the city, The Survey Co. for a nice dinner in the city, Popolo at Southbank and good old Guzman y Gomez grilled chicken salads and burrito bowls.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cN8TGcoODeQ/WGWupzk5SmI/AAAAAAAAJ5g/67r0XeLZmpcvu3hnq81x4CJWCUAdew_NgCLcB/s1600/2016-12-30_10.28.56_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cN8TGcoODeQ/WGWupzk5SmI/AAAAAAAAJ5g/67r0XeLZmpcvu3hnq81x4CJWCUAdew_NgCLcB/s640/2016-12-30_10.28.56_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Public, Brisbane City</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0KZVSPcy9CU/WGWvcfv5x2I/AAAAAAAAJ5s/xLghbGHECBkdB1XPaQ_4MPe-rnC6fKFTgCLcB/s1600/2016-12-30_10.28.54_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0KZVSPcy9CU/WGWvcfv5x2I/AAAAAAAAJ5s/xLghbGHECBkdB1XPaQ_4MPe-rnC6fKFTgCLcB/s640/2016-12-30_10.28.54_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hardware Societe, Melbourne</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpQezDsg-Nw/WGWv04wgl1I/AAAAAAAAJ50/M6iewivDuP0WKjvF9bL4Khy4XxhojQuNACLcB/s1600/2016-12-30_10.28.49_1%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpQezDsg-Nw/WGWv04wgl1I/AAAAAAAAJ50/M6iewivDuP0WKjvF9bL4Khy4XxhojQuNACLcB/s640/2016-12-30_10.28.49_1%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee Iconic, Brisbane City</div><br /><b><i>5. Graduation</i></b><br />I didn't think much of my graduation in the time leading up to it because I saw it as something which was overdue (most of my cohort graduated in December 2015, whereas I had to stay back for 2 subjects studying part-time and working 4 days a week- graduating a semester later). Retrospectively I realise it was really quite momentous because I no longer spend my days dedicated to learning in an academic environment, but learning in a working environment where the effects of my actions are very real and I no longer have a safety net. I can see the University lifestyle as a privilege to simply be tasked with learning (although whether the learning equates to being learned is another matter) and I do miss the lifestyle of a University student with the free time and long breaks, but the chance to make a real difference through my work is equally, if not more, rewarding and something to be valued.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIr7ioebwPE/WGWwg-vFI0I/AAAAAAAAJ6M/Sm3xfAtFRsgk5p64j48NV6c04Dy79KWCgCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.37.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIr7ioebwPE/WGWwg-vFI0I/AAAAAAAAJ6M/Sm3xfAtFRsgk5p64j48NV6c04Dy79KWCgCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.37.56%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3equaaGmgtE/WGWwgPesaGI/AAAAAAAAJ6I/yEYwp-mEwcQz5rwP94OJ4WkHjyx--AzOACLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.36.15%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3equaaGmgtE/WGWwgPesaGI/AAAAAAAAJ6I/yEYwp-mEwcQz5rwP94OJ4WkHjyx--AzOACLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.36.15%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thanks for coming this far with me! And if you've been a long-time reader, thanks for sticking with me for all these years!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AI5tw7yvod4/WGWsjYcGXfI/AAAAAAAAJ5A/1UORvESykzwo-qKn5b9HKbuO37YsOTuuwCLcB/s1600/DSC02450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AI5tw7yvod4/WGWsjYcGXfI/AAAAAAAAJ5A/1UORvESykzwo-qKn5b9HKbuO37YsOTuuwCLcB/s640/DSC02450.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Real deep photo looking to the horizon for the new year.</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-72435651080920026892016-12-27T21:00:00.000+10:002016-12-30T10:15:59.948+10:00Best of 2016 | BeautyBest beauty products, that is. After trial and tribulation, these are my face's favourite makeup, skincare and mask picks in 2016!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5YZAZqzaEmI/WGHBCzBq4SI/AAAAAAAAJ24/g-nOBv-Qz2cd7xrpzu8n4zsM5dVS72WswCLcB/s1600/DSC02920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5YZAZqzaEmI/WGHBCzBq4SI/AAAAAAAAJ24/g-nOBv-Qz2cd7xrpzu8n4zsM5dVS72WswCLcB/s640/DSC02920.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br /><b>bareMinerals </b>Complexion Rescue in <i>Buttercream</i><br />I bought this in the Complexion Discovery set early this year so it's slightly smaller (20mL instead of 30) and I've loved using it for sheer coverage; just evening out skin tone. I've never used a tinted moisturiser before this but I imagine it's very similar. It gets a bit shiny if I don't powder to set after applying this but I don't mind because I'll opt for the Laura Mercier Mineral Powders when I want more coverage and settle for the bareMinerals powder from the Discovery Set when I want something sheer.<br /><br /><b>EcoTools </b>Custom Coverage Buffing Brush<br />My favourite base brush. So soft, great at blending - just like the Real Techniques Buffing Brush, only the edges are slightly more right-angled and the bamboo handle doesn't get grubby like Real Techniques do.<br /><br /><b>Laura Mercier</b> Mineral Powder in <i>Real Sand</i> and <i>Natural Beige</i><br />An oldie but a goodie. These are going strong and they're my favourite product to use on work days when I don't want anything clogging my pores or weighing my skin down. They give sheer-medium coverage depending on which brush I use and I'm close to running out, which is great because I've definitely gotten my money's worth.<br /><br /><b>Bourjois </b>Healthy Mix Concealer in <i>53 Light Beige</i><br />I bought this when I needed particularly full coverage and I love this! I've had this product once before and it's easy to blend, doesn't shift throughout the day, provides decent coverage for redness or discolouration and one tube lasts for ages.<br /><br /><b>Zoeva </b>Sheek Luxe Cheek Brush<br />I usually run into trouble applying more blush than I intended and needing it to blend it out. This natural hair brush picks up just enough product and the angle places it right where it needs to go, adding some natural colour without looking gaudy. It does shed more than my synthetic brushes but that's the price to pay for natural bristles.<br /><br /><b>Rimmel </b>Exaggerate Lip Liner in <i>Addiction</i><br />I love the shade of this lip liner and it's been my go-to for special occasions. I especially love how portable it is and how it's mechanical! I usually wear a lip balm or comfy gloss like the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfecter over it.<br /><br /><b>Tarte </b>12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in <i>Exposed</i><br />Love this blush. Perfectly natural shade to wear everyday, for months on end. I've not picked up many other blushes since getting this one.<br /><br /><b>bareMinerals </b>Correcting Concealer in <i>Neutral</i><br />I also got this in the Complexion Discovery Set I bought earlier this year. I love it. It conceals so well. I lost it for a few months and bought the Bourjois as a result but I'm so glad to have found it (under my bed, no less)!<br /><br /><b>Physician's Formula</b> 2 in 1 Eyeliner<br />I only got this recently but it's been the easiest eyeliner to apply. The felt tip, pigmentation and control are on par with Maybelline Master Precise, and better than Eye of Horus.<br /><br /><b>Josie Maran</b> Coconut Watercolour Eye Shadow in <i>Bronze Sands</i><br />I love the consistency and pigmentation of this product (and the fact that it stays on until you want to remove it and it washes off so easily). The shade is gorgeous, and I would only sing its praises if only the foam applicator hadn't fallen off, leaving a plastic handle and no way to access the product. I've taken to dipping a cotton bud into the bottle when I want to use it.<br /><br /><b>Lioele </b>Artist Auto Eye Brow in <i>Grey-Black</i><br />Such a favourite. I'm tempted to try Anastasia Beverley Hills or Benefit because I'm running out of this pencil but I don't think anything beats this for good value.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sBFeVYOgFm8/WGHBBfghAlI/AAAAAAAAJ20/BfbyiqiWUz4R7U1aG3SwDdbofXTSi7SLACLcB/s1600/DSC02921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sBFeVYOgFm8/WGHBBfghAlI/AAAAAAAAJ20/BfbyiqiWUz4R7U1aG3SwDdbofXTSi7SLACLcB/s640/DSC02921.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8W5ve6bPg5s/WGIhw_P395I/AAAAAAAAJ4E/h3WFDFZslmsbn4eXQMVL3jSyjkAOrJQYwCLcB/s1600/DSC02918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8W5ve6bPg5s/WGIhw_P395I/AAAAAAAAJ4E/h3WFDFZslmsbn4eXQMVL3jSyjkAOrJQYwCLcB/s640/DSC02918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />These favourites are the odds and ends of the beauty routine.<br /><b>Lucas'</b>&nbsp;Papaw Ointment<br />I got on this train this year and it's been indispensable. It's the one product I used during winter and 99% of the time I just have lip balm on, and it's usually this.<br /><br /><b>Sukin </b>Micellar Cleansing Water*<br />I received this in the Doll Connection goody bag and I prefer it to the Hada Labo Cleansing Oil because it's easier and a lot less messy. It effectively removes face makeup and eyeliner. Waterproof mascara is a bit tougher to shift but I have done away with that most days.<br /><br /><b>Blackmores </b>Bio Zinc<br />I've been taking these supplements for my skin and I believe they help, but they have not miraculously cleared everything up. For that, I rely on deep sleep, time and cleansing.<br /><br /><b>Elizabeth and James</b> Nirvana White and Black rollerballs<br />I have Nirvana White too but I can't seem to locate it. Tasha hooked me up with these when she went to the USA and bought them in a big perfume value set. Now that we have Sephora in the Gold Coast they're much easier to get a hold of and I'd recommend going to have a nosy because they are so beautiful!<br /><br /><b>bliss </b>Hand Cream in Peppermint<br />This is my favourite hand cream because the scent is simple and clean and it hydrates very effectively. It's become my go-to over something like Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Hand Food because it's calming and a more sophisticated scent, especially in the office.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YZDuLur1CPI/WGIgTr9yY8I/AAAAAAAAJ3g/L94CfxORoYQMB2ecAhZC5GsXScGw8HMkQCLcB/s1600/DSC02910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YZDuLur1CPI/WGIgTr9yY8I/AAAAAAAAJ3g/L94CfxORoYQMB2ecAhZC5GsXScGw8HMkQCLcB/s640/DSC02910.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have struggled with my skin all year (no surprise there, if you've been reading for a while now or if you know me in person) and I still haven't achieved blemish free status but I've reached a point where I'm pretty happy with some staple products and I'm relying on them to help me get there.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tP66YwTfQXc/WGIgXLX98cI/AAAAAAAAJ3k/olWoj1dAYXQy-ExowTg2RDL1KxHh7avhQCLcB/s1600/DSC02911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tP66YwTfQXc/WGIgXLX98cI/AAAAAAAAJ3k/olWoj1dAYXQy-ExowTg2RDL1KxHh7avhQCLcB/s640/DSC02911.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Cetaphil Suntivity</b>&nbsp;SPF30 UVB+UVA Ultra-light Fluid for Face<br />I have loved this sunscreen because it's lightweight and absorbs quickly. I used to neglect sun protection in my skincare routine but in an effort to mitigate the hyperpigmentation I've been using this daily (even on cloudy days!) and I've almost run out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g4H4w5m85Us/WGIgzd_LxNI/AAAAAAAAJ3o/gXZfjx1SbSI-7orNg14ACcSlZgogNbF2ACLcB/s1600/DSC02912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g4H4w5m85Us/WGIgzd_LxNI/AAAAAAAAJ3o/gXZfjx1SbSI-7orNg14ACcSlZgogNbF2ACLcB/s640/DSC02912.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Go-To</b> Face Hero<br />My foray into Zoe Foster-Blake's Go-To Skincare range led to discovering this face oil blend, which is aptly named Face Hero. I prefer it to rosehip, which I now realise is too greasy and rich for my skin. Face Hero absorbed easily and nourished my skin especially during the cooler months. I've since emptied the bottle, and am keen to repurchase if I don't find an alternative which equally lightweight.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_i0WAqu3mq0/WGIhA0AatqI/AAAAAAAAJ30/y4s_SYl5OOkEOtOS-8_Zddh2s_dKExXBQCLcB/s1600/DSC02913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_i0WAqu3mq0/WGIhA0AatqI/AAAAAAAAJ30/y4s_SYl5OOkEOtOS-8_Zddh2s_dKExXBQCLcB/s640/DSC02913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Clinique </b>Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel<br />I bought this cleanser after reading it included on the Paula Begoun's list of Best Cleansers. It's not too expensive, frangrance-free, cleanses thoroughly without leaving skin feeling dry or taut and I think my skin is better off for it. I don't like the packaging because the cleanser is quite fluid but I haven't had any mishaps yet!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GhYTSfs3geM/WGIg_Rsgl9I/AAAAAAAAJ3s/rjkrqZsoqzwxsifGPZ9lhpwzzl_D3RtjQCLcB/s1600/DSC02914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GhYTSfs3geM/WGIg_Rsgl9I/AAAAAAAAJ3s/rjkrqZsoqzwxsifGPZ9lhpwzzl_D3RtjQCLcB/s640/DSC02914.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Nip+Fab</b> Glycolic Fix Night Pads EXTREME<br />I've loved these Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads EXTREME all year long. I think I've gone through about 3 or 4 tubs and I try to snag them during Priceline's 40% sales. I haven't seen them in shops recently which causes me to suspect they have been discontinued but the ingredients in the Daily version are very similar and I have a tub of those as a back-up when this runs out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHeadoY9J-8/WGIhZinhicI/AAAAAAAAJ38/il2leAA6QI88XzhuSK37rx5HKga0AkpxACLcB/s1600/DSC02915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHeadoY9J-8/WGIhZinhicI/AAAAAAAAJ38/il2leAA6QI88XzhuSK37rx5HKga0AkpxACLcB/s640/DSC02915.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Benzac AC</b>&nbsp;5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Gel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This has been the one thing getting my skin through it all. It speeds up blemishes' life cycles and kills bacteria which would be conducive to more spots. I upgraded from the 2.5% to the 5% two years ago and I've stuck to it instead of upping to 10%. 5% and patience have been helping my spots to go away but I still am very self-conscious about having adult acne and go without makeup most of the time to help my skin out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>2016 marked the year of the face mask for me. I tried a bunch, and found some real gems and some duds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V-DYcZljX3Q/WGIfiLFrffI/AAAAAAAAJ3M/DXCkmV-1n5ciHN-ePtK3j7YRzZwPIpARwCLcB/s1600/DSC02905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V-DYcZljX3Q/WGIfiLFrffI/AAAAAAAAJ3M/DXCkmV-1n5ciHN-ePtK3j7YRzZwPIpARwCLcB/s640/DSC02905.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Swisse </b>Manuka Honey Detoxifying Facial Mask with Charcoal and Kaolin Clay<br />This was great. I picked it up at Chemist Warehouse and thought the manuka honey and clay sounded like just what I needed and while emollient, it dries quickly and has proven very effective at drawing out the skin's impurities and excess sebum without leaving it dry and thirsty.<br /><br /><b>REN </b>Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask<br />I bought this fairly recently but I've loved the way it has sped up skin cell turnover to help shift some of the hyperpigmentation which marks my skin after every spot without fail. It smells like marmalade and doesn't cause any discomfort when it's working its glycolic and lactic acid powers. I've used it twice a week since getting it and I think it helps.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BEdpWxSp6n0/WGIfkT2bU6I/AAAAAAAAJ3U/TK0rN3gUR10pLqy0dxRAnZnG6eP4-sBbgCLcB/s1600/DSC02907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BEdpWxSp6n0/WGIfkT2bU6I/AAAAAAAAJ3U/TK0rN3gUR10pLqy0dxRAnZnG6eP4-sBbgCLcB/s640/DSC02907.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Sukin</b>&nbsp;Anti-Pollution Facial Masque<br />I've found this mask to be thicker than the Swisse and slower to dry but also effective at drawing out impurities. Despite its claims I don't know how effective it is against the free radicals from pollution but I took a break from face masks for the first half of the year before realising I had missed them and was breaking out a fair bit and after using them often I felt my skin go through a purging phase. I'm coming out of tail end of the purge now and am nursing my skin back to health from some big red sore blemishes and the discolouration associated with them but these masks have definitely helped.<br /><br /><b>Antipodes</b>&nbsp;Aura Manuka Honey Mask<br />I've wanted this for years and finally bought it on sale in Priceline. It's very effective at plumping and soothing the skin, even when it's full of blemishes, unlike some hydrating masks which use rich ingredients like shea butter that are known to clog pores. If I could only repurchase 3 face masks I'd pick the Swisse, the Ren and this one because I've used them all to tackle my skin's various problems.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qlG_nNEaso/WGIfjHaX8PI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/z6vjDBxT2vIa-GihRHfW0VXQjyVjyOy1ACLcB/s1600/DSC02908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qlG_nNEaso/WGIfjHaX8PI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/z6vjDBxT2vIa-GihRHfW0VXQjyVjyOy1ACLcB/s640/DSC02908.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Macadamia</b>&nbsp;Deep Repair Masque<br />Another positive mask is one for hair. This hair mask did my hair wonders when it was long (I've since gone for a summery collarbone-length crop to rid myself of the split ends) and I think it does a great job of deeply conditioning hair. Oddly Macadamia is an American brand (as an Australian I've always associated macadamia nuts with Australia) and the line is quite pricey but I bought this on sale from Coles and it has been totally worth it. It leaves hair softer, smoother and smelling amazing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ8hkG22Oi4/WGIgO_V04BI/AAAAAAAAJ3c/ScqHOX2u2MM2V8qLVhm3MOm-Kf5_HF00QCLcB/s1600/DSC02909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ8hkG22Oi4/WGIgO_V04BI/AAAAAAAAJ3c/ScqHOX2u2MM2V8qLVhm3MOm-Kf5_HF00QCLcB/s640/DSC02909.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>First Aid Beauty</b>&nbsp;Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask<br />This was a great mask to use on my dry cheeks in winter (not the rest of my face as it contains shea butter!) and I've a good mind to repurchase some other things from the brand (Ultra Repair Cream!) but I bought this a year or two ago and it has served me very well. It nourishes and deeply hydrates dry, cracked skin only requires 10 mins to leave skin feeling more moisturised than it did before.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bc6p3tn-w4E/WGIh2bGUOQI/AAAAAAAAJ4I/7bC6bX7mngshdDqgJ0iH-KeICJSyqtyywCLcB/s1600/DSC02917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bc6p3tn-w4E/WGIh2bGUOQI/AAAAAAAAJ4I/7bC6bX7mngshdDqgJ0iH-KeICJSyqtyywCLcB/s640/DSC02917.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />These are the other face masks which I have NOT been very impressed with, rounding out the face mask series.<br /><br />The <b>Origins </b>Masks (Original Skin (pink), Clear Improvements (dark grey) and Drink Up Intensive (green)) have not been as great as I anticipated. These were part of a Mask Marvels set which I was very excited to try and did not end up liking. I liked the Original Skin, which was similar to a traditional clay mask but included exfoliating particles, which I found were a bit rough on the skin. The Clear Improvements had too much slip to be an effective purifying face mask- it hardly dried and did not show clear improvement to back its claim. The Drink Up Intensive I've had for years and I think it might time to retire it. My skin was not as dry and flaky as it was last winter, and I found it to be too rich for my combination, blemish-prone skin. It smells deliciously fruity and it's very luscious to touch but for skin prone to spots I would not recommend it.<br /><br /><b>Elizavecca Milky Piggy</b> Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask<br />This shot to fame for the horrendous, hideous way it appears when it bubbles (very Snapchat-worthy) and while I tried it a few times I felt like it did more harm than good on my skin. I broke out soon after and have shied away from it since. The novelty is there, but the benefits are not.<br /><br /><b>Mario Badescu</b> Enzyme Revitalizing Mask<br />I bought this because it was a more affordable alternative to the REN Glycolactic which boasted the same claim. I found it actually broke me out, and read a review by Paula Begoun criticising it for containing more fragrant essential oils than beneficial ingredients.<br /><br />Thanks for making it this far if you did! I have not had a good skin year, and haven't had many makeup favourites as a result, but I've definitely discovered some fresh stock and some of it has been really good.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-26315673690678581382016-12-21T12:07:00.003+10:002017-01-07T14:01:14.575+10:00Melbourne | Day 3By Day 3 we were pretty tired from walking so much but there was still so much to see and do! This was the last day we would spend in the city as we were leaving for the Mornington Peninsula the next day. We explored Brunswick Street, had a tourist moment in the Melbourne Museum, experienced the Melbourne ritual of Hosier Lane and ate at the much-hyped Chin Chin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OzKYsanTdfY/WFnfxX3gw3I/AAAAAAAAJ1w/Oz4mpi3E3cIsj_Vo9skf3k0Q9OaGpE5EwCLcB/s1600/DSC02015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OzKYsanTdfY/WFnfxX3gw3I/AAAAAAAAJ1w/Oz4mpi3E3cIsj_Vo9skf3k0Q9OaGpE5EwCLcB/s640/DSC02015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br />We started the day off by walking through Chinatown and we were meant to eat yumcha at a place called Shark Fin Inn but I was too hungry to wait for it to open and we ate at Killiney Kopitiam instead. It wasn't as good as real Singaporean kopitiam fare back home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncYXBykjLeU/WFnSKCwpkRI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/I1MIFqCxh3UfZKlWmFRPw-GWT9Bu9nImgCLcB/s1600/DSC01956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncYXBykjLeU/WFnSKCwpkRI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/I1MIFqCxh3UfZKlWmFRPw-GWT9Bu9nImgCLcB/s640/DSC01956.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6hBi4jlYcHg/WFnSQqTlK_I/AAAAAAAAJ0M/zfmNoq7kUS0irzBj0j92ZqrUyrRr5RfAwCLcB/s1600/DSC01957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6hBi4jlYcHg/WFnSQqTlK_I/AAAAAAAAJ0M/zfmNoq7kUS0irzBj0j92ZqrUyrRr5RfAwCLcB/s640/DSC01957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We walked up to Brunswick Street in Fitzroy because Mum recalled there being loads of kooky, unique shops back when she was last in the city on a holiday with us when we were kids. We walked around and had a look but we didn't find too many unique shops. We stopped in a couple of paper shops and small boutiques and we bought some gifts and clothes but for the most part we were walking to explore the street.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9O6ruXhNag/WGjEu-bKhjI/AAAAAAAAKCg/Z9ve0gcLl2gCYkXjdTF-NsLmly8YASk3ACLcB/s1600/2016-12-30%2B10.28.52%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9O6ruXhNag/WGjEu-bKhjI/AAAAAAAAKCg/Z9ve0gcLl2gCYkXjdTF-NsLmly8YASk3ACLcB/s640/2016-12-30%2B10.28.52%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wteBR8cpGUk/WFnSkkPn9dI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/IzQ4Vs2uKacxOGUpDE-FS0sWyV8nKXZngCLcB/s1600/DSC01958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wteBR8cpGUk/WFnSkkPn9dI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/IzQ4Vs2uKacxOGUpDE-FS0sWyV8nKXZngCLcB/s640/DSC01958.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Daphne outside Gorman with their funky print painted on the walls of the shop.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mHfyjGk03ZQ/WFnT6gFyq9I/AAAAAAAAJ0k/qQ7jFXxyseQ2SvT3kLE7ehgFhPuHciHfACLcB/s1600/DSC01960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mHfyjGk03ZQ/WFnT6gFyq9I/AAAAAAAAJ0k/qQ7jFXxyseQ2SvT3kLE7ehgFhPuHciHfACLcB/s640/DSC01960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A White Walker on some street art. We stopped at a cafe called Rustica and had some drinks and pastries. Everything looked a lot nicer than it tasted.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-86gpZxm9S70/WGjEw33jYPI/AAAAAAAAKCk/YWcZWMD4phY6WB8FqjonW-ukb7_qqN_EACLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B06.45.44%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-86gpZxm9S70/WGjEw33jYPI/AAAAAAAAKCk/YWcZWMD4phY6WB8FqjonW-ukb7_qqN_EACLcB/s640/2017-01-01%2B06.45.44%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OGrPfkhJP8U/WFnTzi7zXYI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/LC48s7i68hct2Y5G2xTwYSor4LX5GlLxACLcB/s1600/DSC01964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OGrPfkhJP8U/WFnTzi7zXYI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/LC48s7i68hct2Y5G2xTwYSor4LX5GlLxACLcB/s640/DSC01964.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We went back to the Museum because we'd bought a package deal for the movie at the IMAX theatre which we saw the day before, and we saved the museum tickets for today because we'd have more time to spend there. There were some interesting exhibits, including dinosaurs, insects, marine life, the human body, WWII and a room full of taxidermy animals.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLxtlh1hlMs/WFnTzbbk4TI/AAAAAAAAJ0c/PMtI49Ubps85AKPD_-9ZWGIrdgKJB4WwgCLcB/s1600/DSC01965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLxtlh1hlMs/WFnTzbbk4TI/AAAAAAAAJ0c/PMtI49Ubps85AKPD_-9ZWGIrdgKJB4WwgCLcB/s640/DSC01965.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aGykt7xkVuQ/WFnfskmgl0I/AAAAAAAAJ1s/yAF95KUqA-kfAQIlvpxvzNG_I6E43nEcACLcB/s1600/DSC01974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aGykt7xkVuQ/WFnfskmgl0I/AAAAAAAAJ1s/yAF95KUqA-kfAQIlvpxvzNG_I6E43nEcACLcB/s640/DSC01974.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w63B-J47hfw/WFnUq_qKXTI/AAAAAAAAJ0s/eF95_i3F5T0BofhD180k6oaN5PPY_gGKwCLcB/s1600/DSC01979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w63B-J47hfw/WFnUq_qKXTI/AAAAAAAAJ0s/eF95_i3F5T0BofhD180k6oaN5PPY_gGKwCLcB/s640/DSC01979.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtJZInX0kio/WFnUzdkQakI/AAAAAAAAJ00/4uLvgxsFFeAAKmEOB3u1Z7LvUTCVBIU2gCLcB/s1600/DSC01982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtJZInX0kio/WFnUzdkQakI/AAAAAAAAJ00/4uLvgxsFFeAAKmEOB3u1Z7LvUTCVBIU2gCLcB/s640/DSC01982.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We walked back to the apartments and got ready for dinner. Mum and Dad wanted to eat some 'real food' as they called it so we went to Chin Chin, which came highly recommended from multiple friends including a 'foodie uncle' who calls it his favourite restaurant and we were warned that we'd have to queue for a while. On the way there we walked through Hosier Lane, which wasn't as special as I thought it would be. We were planning to stop by in the morning instead but we found ourselves wandering through it on the way to the restaurant and we decided that was enough. There weren't any images on the walls that really stood out to me but the atmosphere of it was really cool. There was a street artist in the middle of doing something new when we walked through but we didn't have time to stop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMayNgQY4qA/WFnWE24di-I/AAAAAAAAJ1A/Y90wKfqFD60UpRZqbvSNRfOs1V46ZT2WwCLcB/s1600/DSC01991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMayNgQY4qA/WFnWE24di-I/AAAAAAAAJ1A/Y90wKfqFD60UpRZqbvSNRfOs1V46ZT2WwCLcB/s640/DSC01991.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xiZbGhnprZ0/WFnjUrxuetI/AAAAAAAAJ18/zdCC3ZMO4VU4Rwc3JCWFl1id9WYm2E4nwCLcB/s1600/DSC02017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xiZbGhnprZ0/WFnjUrxuetI/AAAAAAAAJ18/zdCC3ZMO4VU4Rwc3JCWFl1id9WYm2E4nwCLcB/s640/DSC02017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FnaqTONdTy4/WFnWstVttKI/AAAAAAAAJ1E/IDaUk5qmo9Ut3Buq3eFuSpWP5XTr5DkgwCLcB/s1600/DSC02014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FnaqTONdTy4/WFnWstVttKI/AAAAAAAAJ1E/IDaUk5qmo9Ut3Buq3eFuSpWP5XTr5DkgwCLcB/s640/DSC02014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />At Chin Chin we queued for about 10 minutes before a host walked down the line and asked how many people we had and he told us 6 people would be about an hour's wait. We stayed in the queue because everybody was keen to eat here instead of moving on to somewhere else, and when we reached the front of the line a few minutes later the same host said he had a booth downstairs ready for us (Daphne and Dad said they both prayed for a table so it was an answered prayer)! We were seated in the Go Go Bar downstairs, which was fine because it was calm and roomy. We ordered lots of yummy food and had a great time. It's a bit expensive for some of their dishes, especially the ones that are more frequently posted on Instagram but I would go back when I return to Melbourne.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usrmmGbIFME/WHBnuo1LoKI/AAAAAAAAKDs/Pd_HOqom78o1_lZYIHh44t1gATE5iaqTwCLcB/s1600/2016-12-16%2B03.58.21%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usrmmGbIFME/WHBnuo1LoKI/AAAAAAAAKDs/Pd_HOqom78o1_lZYIHh44t1gATE5iaqTwCLcB/s640/2016-12-16%2B03.58.21%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--7w8WojrQ_s/WFnVtdZCMWI/AAAAAAAAJ08/IbfGuUyk5gcZlg_RJofNiVI-wkxx1Wg5ACLcB/s1600/DSC02018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--7w8WojrQ_s/WFnVtdZCMWI/AAAAAAAAJ08/IbfGuUyk5gcZlg_RJofNiVI-wkxx1Wg5ACLcB/s640/DSC02018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Snapper cooked in banana leaves with spices- this was alright but not something I'd order again.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IbFmg_UbTZY/WFnXEa5oCVI/AAAAAAAAJ1I/F8Zndcn0OJoozWj9iFjCmq5UeSdTzN5yACLcB/s1600/DSC02019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IbFmg_UbTZY/WFnXEa5oCVI/AAAAAAAAJ1I/F8Zndcn0OJoozWj9iFjCmq5UeSdTzN5yACLcB/s640/DSC02019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Roti and Massaman curry - I didn't mind the roti and the curry together but we'd defnitely had better massaman curry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4iUyG1UCmxs/WFnXVd5m-EI/AAAAAAAAJ1M/RzhXD6haN58UfV2a4NOPjOQtIl8mAbSPACLcB/s1600/DSC02020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4iUyG1UCmxs/WFnXVd5m-EI/AAAAAAAAJ1M/RzhXD6haN58UfV2a4NOPjOQtIl8mAbSPACLcB/s640/DSC02020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Son-In-Law's Eggs which I ordered because they seemed very popular on Instagram and they were delicious - soft-boiled eggs which were deep fried and served with coriander and cucumber and capsicum jam. They cost almost $20 which is why I'm hesitant to recommend it wholeheartedly but they were delicious.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zw-ElC8W4ao/WFnYBNaG0bI/AAAAAAAAJ1Q/8MkhkCp9S4g_s-xuc4OEi9xIjbVRIMXzgCLcB/s1600/DSC02022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zw-ElC8W4ao/WFnYBNaG0bI/AAAAAAAAJ1Q/8MkhkCp9S4g_s-xuc4OEi9xIjbVRIMXzgCLcB/s640/DSC02022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BhD-RSbn3zY/WFnYQShrbpI/AAAAAAAAJ1U/B6nMlhbGyNY3CaF-qFNjqByBCGzVy_c1ACLcB/s1600/DSC02024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BhD-RSbn3zY/WFnYQShrbpI/AAAAAAAAJ1U/B6nMlhbGyNY3CaF-qFNjqByBCGzVy_c1ACLcB/s640/DSC02024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Caramelised sticky pork which was my other favourite - I don't normally like slow cooked meats but this was crispy to bite and tastily charred. I'd definitely get this again.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXSpTXz8w4/WFnYbO-YUII/AAAAAAAAJ1c/sdojyn5ZyeEXsENlMx4khq-zjAMIhsCKgCLcB/s1600/DSC02025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXSpTXz8w4/WFnYbO-YUII/AAAAAAAAJ1c/sdojyn5ZyeEXsENlMx4khq-zjAMIhsCKgCLcB/s640/DSC02025.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thai spicy hot BBQ Chicken which Mum really liked because it was so spicy that only she could tolerate it. We lived in Bangkok for a while when I was small and Dad said that this is authentic- just like the specific kind they make in Thailand.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>On our way home we stopped by Om Nom Dessert Bar but we were told that they didn't have space until 10pm at the earliest so we retired to the apartment. I had a mission to get some coffee beans for my boyfriend Peter and I had to get it before we checked out so I was planning on getting up early!Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-22905236313621604782016-12-02T00:15:00.000+10:002016-12-03T07:15:04.701+10:00Melbourne | Day 2The bustling city of Melbourne proved friendlier on day 2 with orientation and recognition of places and landmarks. The free tram zone was great and super handy for visitors like us.<br /><br />I had planned to visit Hardware Societe for breakfast and had been warned that a 30-45 minute wait was absolutely normal in Melbourne and Sydney, whereas anything longer than a 5 minute wait, or in most places any wait at all is unexpected in Brisbane.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DtRujS6blao/WD1qW1VFqnI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/zFat0Rjs0gULRJUxIup8P5zlDCe65QufQCLcB/s1600/DSC01756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DtRujS6blao/WD1qW1VFqnI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/zFat0Rjs0gULRJUxIup8P5zlDCe65QufQCLcB/s640/DSC01756.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bR35ikWNbZ4/WD1qEx7nbEI/AAAAAAAAJxI/FhFgxNPXNMwK3o2TQ7uFStJA6NuHK8_gACLcB/s1600/DSC01742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bR35ikWNbZ4/WD1qEx7nbEI/AAAAAAAAJxI/FhFgxNPXNMwK3o2TQ7uFStJA6NuHK8_gACLcB/s640/DSC01742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6KigFwmiok/WD1qMoA6-DI/AAAAAAAAJxM/OctnSaM7WqIAjC264oHpT2jMAXKKkd9_wCLcB/s1600/DSC01759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6KigFwmiok/WD1qMoA6-DI/AAAAAAAAJxM/OctnSaM7WqIAjC264oHpT2jMAXKKkd9_wCLcB/s640/DSC01759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The cafe was super cute! Butterfly-covered walls and whisk lights. I put it on the itinerary simply because everybody I spoke to said good things about it but they didn't specify why or recommend anything specific. I didn't know anything about it being a Parisian-style cafe but it was a really lovely experience because we had the cheeriest waitress and she was so helpful and thoughtful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlX8Jqd1xiA/WD1qeMBGX_I/AAAAAAAAJxU/PPzv8bvOZy40xLK8ZfrU87mQ3nFt7HfuwCLcB/s1600/PSX_20161129_203823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlX8Jqd1xiA/WD1qeMBGX_I/AAAAAAAAJxU/PPzv8bvOZy40xLK8ZfrU87mQ3nFt7HfuwCLcB/s640/PSX_20161129_203823.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Baked eggs with pork sausage - they offer three baked egg dishes to choose from, which I thought was a good way of doing it to cater for different tastes but this wasn't amazing. I thought it could have done with more sauce.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9tDDDqI0DuY/WD1qk2dX-PI/AAAAAAAAJxY/xgmaAusdcT4K36lBaZJycKUPJyKky35sQCLcB/s1600/PSX_20161129_204030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9tDDDqI0DuY/WD1qk2dX-PI/AAAAAAAAJxY/xgmaAusdcT4K36lBaZJycKUPJyKky35sQCLcB/s640/PSX_20161129_204030.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Brioche French toast special with fresh and freeze-dried blueberries, an ingot of caramel parfait and coffee-poached pears. By far my favourite dish at Hardware Societe and possibly my favourite dish of the trip! The toast was done so perfectly- crisp and textured on the crust and soft but not too eggy in the middle and the flavours of the elements were great together.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSdQJDcS0wg/WD1qngk4ZLI/AAAAAAAAJxc/wAT05mEBU5ArtQPs0sf_I93ifuQ-PZXBwCLcB/s1600/PSX_20161129_205524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSdQJDcS0wg/WD1qngk4ZLI/AAAAAAAAJxc/wAT05mEBU5ArtQPs0sf_I93ifuQ-PZXBwCLcB/s640/PSX_20161129_205524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />Cripy skin salmon special with poachies, greens and potato with toast. We got 4 coffees but they definitely weren't a standout. I would recommend visiting Hardware Societe for the food and experience but be prepared to wait for a table and manage your expectations!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nYMqYXHlCqI/WEAnsUDFbhI/AAAAAAAAJyI/M_uPqaB3t38Vg_v66IAr9A3Cc4r-RMoiACLcB/s1600/DSC01732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nYMqYXHlCqI/WEAnsUDFbhI/AAAAAAAAJyI/M_uPqaB3t38Vg_v66IAr9A3Cc4r-RMoiACLcB/s640/DSC01732.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We then took the tram to Queen Victoria Markets but weren't very impressed as we weren't afforded a kitchen and time to make the most of fresh produce and deli goods, and the tourist outdoor merch market wasn't very appealing to us already living in Australia with plenty of markets in Brisbane.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i4q5lFPNmmk/WD1s8y9ilAI/AAAAAAAAJxo/uinNHFdgT4As8N0FWEf48_OVnseXye8DwCLcB/s1600/DSC01772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i4q5lFPNmmk/WD1s8y9ilAI/AAAAAAAAJxo/uinNHFdgT4As8N0FWEf48_OVnseXye8DwCLcB/s640/DSC01772.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWHmGRwq0HU/WD1tYOl5p0I/AAAAAAAAJxs/BuQODWLb5Wsm_k-YnGExWBRZQ_zHs0bfgCLcB/s1600/DSC01774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWHmGRwq0HU/WD1tYOl5p0I/AAAAAAAAJxs/BuQODWLb5Wsm_k-YnGExWBRZQ_zHs0bfgCLcB/s640/DSC01774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />From the QV Markets we trekked to the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building to walk through the Gardens and visit the Melbourne Museum. We ended up buying double passes to an IMAX film and the Museum. We watched A Beautiful Planet that day, which was on the biggest cinema screen in Australia (6 or 7 storeys high apparently) and it was a great film raising awareness about climate change with input from NASA and narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, whose voice sounds so familiar and distinct that she feels like a friend. We decided that since the Museum was closing soon we'd go back the following day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LKCN8cW-FeU/WEAntTg-ZCI/AAAAAAAAJyM/UbklWgOWe7M6UlI8F_rKb2N2WXmD8zjRwCLcB/s1600/DSC01787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LKCN8cW-FeU/WEAntTg-ZCI/AAAAAAAAJyM/UbklWgOWe7M6UlI8F_rKb2N2WXmD8zjRwCLcB/s640/DSC01787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qsElbf8_mmg/WEAnLLEiC4I/AAAAAAAAJyE/tEhj8ATZXSgUARY9H3Jfxc-Ibql0Y3wDACLcB/s1600/DSC01810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qsElbf8_mmg/WEAnLLEiC4I/AAAAAAAAJyE/tEhj8ATZXSgUARY9H3Jfxc-Ibql0Y3wDACLcB/s640/DSC01810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eP0fDPiAFV0/WEAo2y9wdXI/AAAAAAAAJyc/6oRZFBcMJyUiNh5U5mks9ssMfnPeYPdVACLcB/s1600/DSC01811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eP0fDPiAFV0/WEAo2y9wdXI/AAAAAAAAJyc/6oRZFBcMJyUiNh5U5mks9ssMfnPeYPdVACLcB/s640/DSC01811.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x2SU38SU3UY/WD1foSomDCI/AAAAAAAAJuw/BVTNwOW9MjUOrd5PxLwgVtnJ5xwcE1sUACLcB/s1600/DSC01831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x2SU38SU3UY/WD1foSomDCI/AAAAAAAAJuw/BVTNwOW9MjUOrd5PxLwgVtnJ5xwcE1sUACLcB/s640/DSC01831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We walked to Brunetti's in Carlton and passed by some pretty streets.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZxALYZAcKA/WD1s4_7nSAI/AAAAAAAAJxk/iHqLH3ENrocivFqZev0l62U20-wf0RsVwCLcB/s1600/DSC01781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZxALYZAcKA/WD1s4_7nSAI/AAAAAAAAJxk/iHqLH3ENrocivFqZev0l62U20-wf0RsVwCLcB/s640/DSC01781.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYXU2Pc1d0M/WEAoVEuG5eI/AAAAAAAAJyU/j9qlfvyRu8I87ZlLeOXdY-ZrGG0cit-XQCLcB/s1600/DSC01849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYXU2Pc1d0M/WEAoVEuG5eI/AAAAAAAAJyU/j9qlfvyRu8I87ZlLeOXdY-ZrGG0cit-XQCLcB/s640/DSC01849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was so taken by Brunetti's and the incredible variety of baked goods and gelato available! The Carlton shop was so extensive and prettily fitted out. We had the lemon brulee tart, Nutella ricotta cheesecake, white chocolate raspberry opera cake and gelato and my favourites were the white chocolate raspberry cake and the gelato!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee45TZmBeE4/WEAoj1qtTWI/AAAAAAAAJyY/WgvX7ViMTygpUZglFl5rFM_XAU9KHLDnACLcB/s1600/DSC01859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee45TZmBeE4/WEAoj1qtTWI/AAAAAAAAJyY/WgvX7ViMTygpUZglFl5rFM_XAU9KHLDnACLcB/s640/DSC01859.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJFmnxzUVy4/WD1tqCNG1aI/AAAAAAAAJxw/qjCrbu31lE0_o26WTzBBoxkYfishWmfyQCLcB/s1600/DSC01855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJFmnxzUVy4/WD1tqCNG1aI/AAAAAAAAJxw/qjCrbu31lE0_o26WTzBBoxkYfishWmfyQCLcB/s640/DSC01855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-665N05uzLbo/WD1txZBq3HI/AAAAAAAAJx0/wXux4tOAJuIxKeVxHRwxBCOFdx3WAQieQCLcB/s1600/DSC01857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-665N05uzLbo/WD1txZBq3HI/AAAAAAAAJx0/wXux4tOAJuIxKeVxHRwxBCOFdx3WAQieQCLcB/s640/DSC01857.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D1ui6U4CQns/WEAsqQDVYoI/AAAAAAAAJzA/iWuIWLEc48o71QOPp0oLFMMjhjzZRuEeACLcB/s1600/DSC01858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D1ui6U4CQns/WEAsqQDVYoI/AAAAAAAAJzA/iWuIWLEc48o71QOPp0oLFMMjhjzZRuEeACLcB/s640/DSC01858.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We walked to a tram stop and waited for a good 20 mins but there was no tram to be seen. We ended up catching the tourist tram and headed to Little Bourke St for dinner.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8lGYKib3v2Y/WEApQuRp0FI/AAAAAAAAJys/2Wtw44fMg6E14qifaXL8AlQmwLgUxRdzgCLcB/s1600/DSC01861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8lGYKib3v2Y/WEApQuRp0FI/AAAAAAAAJys/2Wtw44fMg6E14qifaXL8AlQmwLgUxRdzgCLcB/s640/DSC01861.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />A dear friend (hi Clare!) recommended Plus +39 Pizzeria for great pizza bases and squid ink marinara and the moment we were seated the restaurant told us that the squid ink marinara had sold out for the day! It's popular for a reason but the rest of our experience was still enjoyable. We had three pizzas and two pastas and it was a great meal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSq9Nj4Io9Q/WEAtPjU-n2I/AAAAAAAAJzE/Iy8QYR0Fz0MZ-txo510IjUyAHtzs8I1UQCEw/s1600/DSC01890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSq9Nj4Io9Q/WEAtPjU-n2I/AAAAAAAAJzE/Iy8QYR0Fz0MZ-txo510IjUyAHtzs8I1UQCEw/s640/DSC01890.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yLgzgCIczPc/WEAsidw62PI/AAAAAAAAJy4/VcMfDikPvX0g9lx2wkXAmTlJChjOO6SxQCEw/s1600/DSC01886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yLgzgCIczPc/WEAsidw62PI/AAAAAAAAJy4/VcMfDikPvX0g9lx2wkXAmTlJChjOO6SxQCEw/s640/DSC01886.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NcLJR-WB_54/WEAsjwQainI/AAAAAAAAJy8/0kNtoIKjJX4z9Cec7oWoke3v7aaVhBI0wCEw/s1600/DSC01885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NcLJR-WB_54/WEAsjwQainI/AAAAAAAAJy8/0kNtoIKjJX4z9Cec7oWoke3v7aaVhBI0wCEw/s640/DSC01885.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VBcvWtVX138/WEApNDxK1mI/AAAAAAAAJyo/FsY3yqyHHiwvEWZvU65NYs9WZSTLYq_mQCLcB/s1600/DSC01883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VBcvWtVX138/WEApNDxK1mI/AAAAAAAAJyo/FsY3yqyHHiwvEWZvU65NYs9WZSTLYq_mQCLcB/s640/DSC01883.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After dinner we walked to the Crown Casino to view the fire balls. A friend told us that this was the best weather Melbourne had seen in months and it was such a nice night!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zf9d1EK7jcs/WEAtcEhWE1I/AAAAAAAAJzY/T2UHVIDuJKopFf9i1ErwgBHH6mVk7kTBwCEw/s1600/DSC01915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zf9d1EK7jcs/WEAtcEhWE1I/AAAAAAAAJzY/T2UHVIDuJKopFf9i1ErwgBHH6mVk7kTBwCEw/s640/DSC01915.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcDJc9h4KHU/WEAt6e5ZVSI/AAAAAAAAJzY/aNv7hoZ3fkIxyTafTNmbLXhXPZytuP5LQCEw/s1600/DSC01942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcDJc9h4KHU/WEAt6e5ZVSI/AAAAAAAAJzY/aNv7hoZ3fkIxyTafTNmbLXhXPZytuP5LQCEw/s640/DSC01942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Crown Casino's 12 Days of Christmas music show where each ornament opens when a different carol plays. They had these huge ornaments large enough to fit a person inside and each had an animatronic inside and they lined either side of a huge staircase.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93IrbBkQMVo/WEAteVIp4wI/AAAAAAAAJzY/-5GMiNCaEcEE4Q7V2vo2WK-cWF9Z2JWygCEw/s1600/DSC01903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93IrbBkQMVo/WEAteVIp4wI/AAAAAAAAJzY/-5GMiNCaEcEE4Q7V2vo2WK-cWF9Z2JWygCEw/s640/DSC01903.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The columns which spew fire on the hour. It was a nice experience on the whole but I don't think the fire balls are an attraction in and of themselves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YHegkJwbJ1Q/WEAt0FfNr5I/AAAAAAAAJzY/VaFT805JQ-cjPYOxnmcvMqdJeRTUCv3ewCEw/s1600/DSC01921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YHegkJwbJ1Q/WEAt0FfNr5I/AAAAAAAAJzY/VaFT805JQ-cjPYOxnmcvMqdJeRTUCv3ewCEw/s640/DSC01921.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />That's a wrap on day 2! I'll post about the rest of the trip soon!Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-24617518246404029632016-11-27T16:34:00.001+10:002016-11-28T08:05:24.131+10:00Melbourne | Day 1Last week I traveled to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for a family holiday and it was a blast! I'll journal my travel diaries in a series of posts because I brought my camera along and took a lot of photos. I graduated from university in July but since I was working I didn't have a holiday to celebrate finishing school and this was the closest thing.<br /><br />We had to wake up at 5am to give us enough time to clear all our parking arrangements and it was much earlier than any of us are used to waking. I bought a couple of coffees from Merlo at the domestic terminal gate and they were hella expensive.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-16Lu9p8WV2k/WDp7gbYod0I/AAAAAAAAJuA/oM2CxVDNPIIWidCqp_WpZqBYUHv_TP_rgCLcB/s1600/DSC01574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-16Lu9p8WV2k/WDp7gbYod0I/AAAAAAAAJuA/oM2CxVDNPIIWidCqp_WpZqBYUHv_TP_rgCLcB/s640/DSC01574.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TkKva56P64A/WDl8W-Op2qI/AAAAAAAAJsk/A1XHrMiQt4s4t_iP_uSwP08SaFCmjIXxACEw/s1600/DSC01566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TkKva56P64A/WDl8W-Op2qI/AAAAAAAAJsk/A1XHrMiQt4s4t_iP_uSwP08SaFCmjIXxACEw/s640/DSC01566.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We flew Virgin and it was a good experience - if you download the Virgin Inflight Entertainment app onto a mobile device (iPads and tablets give optimal viewing on the larger screen) they offer a selection of movies and TV shows to pass the time. The app works via the plane WiFi but the plane Wifi doesn't work if you're looking to use it as regular internet.<br /><br />After dropping our bags off at Breakfree on Collins we toddled down to Emporium because I had sought recommendations from various Melbourne-savvy friends who had lived there and I'd heard that Jimmy Grant's, Chinta Ria and Italian were good at the Emporium food court. I had the chicken curry laksa from Chinta Ria and it was pretty good. The Hainanese chicken rice special from Chinta Ria was alright too but nothing else we tried was particularly outstanding. I don't think it beats my mum's Singaporean laksa made with Prima Taste premix but I finished it and I was pretty happy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVenHL3ISlk/WDl9MrgMgcI/AAAAAAAAJso/QV01gxNmSdgbn2pJj6iLAxEdMZ8NSZeOwCLcB/s1600/DSC01585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVenHL3ISlk/WDl9MrgMgcI/AAAAAAAAJso/QV01gxNmSdgbn2pJj6iLAxEdMZ8NSZeOwCLcB/s640/DSC01585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6QF-nq4oWYw/WDp8AC0UNJI/AAAAAAAAJuE/9s3QyxlROFI8s9hOSwWRU805a3jYOnvYQCLcB/s1600/DSC01583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6QF-nq4oWYw/WDp8AC0UNJI/AAAAAAAAJuE/9s3QyxlROFI8s9hOSwWRU805a3jYOnvYQCLcB/s640/DSC01583.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We spent some time in the shops in Emporium and walked to Coles to buy supplies. Part of the mall was completely windowless and it felt so much like Singapore!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LmfyHQWkppE/WDl9N6LgvcI/AAAAAAAAJss/MKb4xvR8Kockc-Gyen_-yV63mx6LGxaiwCLcB/s1600/DSC01589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LmfyHQWkppE/WDl9N6LgvcI/AAAAAAAAJss/MKb4xvR8Kockc-Gyen_-yV63mx6LGxaiwCLcB/s640/DSC01589.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Passed by Flinders Street Station because if you're going to be a tourist, do it right. My sister commented on how Brisbane lacked an iconic, historic train station because even South Brisbane doesn't compare to this stately building.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XBQWQat5Lh0/WDl-MEZA_0I/AAAAAAAAJs4/NdzmkLwtyCYGpX0lAJrvaNxJBWSHn5kiQCLcB/s1600/DSC01637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XBQWQat5Lh0/WDl-MEZA_0I/AAAAAAAAJs4/NdzmkLwtyCYGpX0lAJrvaNxJBWSHn5kiQCLcB/s640/DSC01637.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />St Paul's Cathedral where we would go to church for service the next day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R2r3efQga-8/WDl-iWtQCSI/AAAAAAAAJtE/3ueDcrRO1EEPglt0VWgII7oOctC6d7a4ACLcB/s1600/DSC01640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R2r3efQga-8/WDl-iWtQCSI/AAAAAAAAJtE/3ueDcrRO1EEPglt0VWgII7oOctC6d7a4ACLcB/s640/DSC01640.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Federation Square- we arrived on a Saturday and it coincided with the protests by Malaysians against the political situation in the home country so we saw a whole procession of people wearing yellow tees.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9qvyMQKukg/WDl-fdq7-dI/AAAAAAAAJtA/tIZ5OqQ_QrgqXaKR32KSg1XIw7f3AoNegCLcB/s1600/DSC01641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9qvyMQKukg/WDl-fdq7-dI/AAAAAAAAJtA/tIZ5OqQ_QrgqXaKR32KSg1XIw7f3AoNegCLcB/s640/DSC01641.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mum led us to do a laneway walk that she had found on a map and it took us to Degraves St (you can see Kha from Masterchef in my photo below! He walked past my sister and looked her in the eye and she was trying to figure out where we knew his face from and I did the same a few metres behind her and we realised later that he was on TV) which was near our apartment and we stopped at Degraves Espresso for tapas and drinks. We got the mussels, eggplant and chorizo. The sangria was enjoyable (though nothing like the sangria from Ole - we got the sense that this was the real thing and not the sweet jugs filled with lychee liqueur that we were used to) and mussels and chorizo were great!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V-gEfzg6UmU/WDp8nZreFiI/AAAAAAAAJuM/WxEWEsXi4B0ksMdHYoJLfiqcitC3xYoDwCLcB/s1600/DSC01652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V-gEfzg6UmU/WDp8nZreFiI/AAAAAAAAJuM/WxEWEsXi4B0ksMdHYoJLfiqcitC3xYoDwCLcB/s640/DSC01652.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C2JSuWuAVtE/WDl_uASXDGI/AAAAAAAAJtU/bL5Fkm4M4O88g8jSYrGeSOcIZ5QUnXs9ACLcB/s1600/DSC01695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C2JSuWuAVtE/WDl_uASXDGI/AAAAAAAAJtU/bL5Fkm4M4O88g8jSYrGeSOcIZ5QUnXs9ACLcB/s640/DSC01695.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Jx1RW1500/WDl-41UNlyI/AAAAAAAAJtI/wm07qbM8q-QmBtkq78rF9GddQ85TI1mGACLcB/s1600/DSC01689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Jx1RW1500/WDl-41UNlyI/AAAAAAAAJtI/wm07qbM8q-QmBtkq78rF9GddQ85TI1mGACLcB/s640/DSC01689.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vFZOgDrM-AE/WDl_WNEbGZI/AAAAAAAAJtM/B8dR4Nj3MCkqVT2Or0ZgcOGeZNNOcxizQCLcB/s1600/DSC01692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vFZOgDrM-AE/WDl_WNEbGZI/AAAAAAAAJtM/B8dR4Nj3MCkqVT2Or0ZgcOGeZNNOcxizQCLcB/s640/DSC01692.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRygL2JG2nY/WDl_WX1gtGI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/tnMUHj8W94AiX5t5tQUyYJNcDQDz5hE3QCLcB/s1600/DSC01694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRygL2JG2nY/WDl_WX1gtGI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/tnMUHj8W94AiX5t5tQUyYJNcDQDz5hE3QCLcB/s640/DSC01694.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We finished the laneway walk at Centre Place, which was even closer to our apartment on Collins St and this was the classic laneway that everybody takes photos of. It's so quaint that everybody posts about it and it becomes commonplace and synonymous with Melbourne but the Urban Design team at work mentioned that the Melbourne urban design guys started working on the laneways 20 years ago and they are only seeing the laneways come to fruition now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d58cqR-bfYU/WDmASwoCaaI/AAAAAAAAJtc/WJW9-vQTWZwAWLnjCy0eFsPmxKIUJWMbwCLcB/s1600/DSC01701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d58cqR-bfYU/WDmASwoCaaI/AAAAAAAAJtc/WJW9-vQTWZwAWLnjCy0eFsPmxKIUJWMbwCLcB/s640/DSC01701.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />A little soup kitchen that we passed - all the post-it notes on the wall are soups that have been paid forward so that anybody in need can stop and enjoy a free soup!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IDAAuQIdnwg/WDmAOSRgm9I/AAAAAAAAJtY/93xEtIjyxYQzw3yH-Twdx1mo25jWMtRaACLcB/s1600/DSC01710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IDAAuQIdnwg/WDmAOSRgm9I/AAAAAAAAJtY/93xEtIjyxYQzw3yH-Twdx1mo25jWMtRaACLcB/s640/DSC01710.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wmx0YsILcs/WDmAhiV2eYI/AAAAAAAAJtg/0_t8RJhy-x0EHAC2sWlihIX-wJCwwbM_ACLcB/s1600/DSC01716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wmx0YsILcs/WDmAhiV2eYI/AAAAAAAAJtg/0_t8RJhy-x0EHAC2sWlihIX-wJCwwbM_ACLcB/s640/DSC01716.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cakes in the window of Hopetoun Tea Rooms which was in a nearby arcade - so pretty and very busy inside! They were closing when we walked through and turned the window display lights off shortly after I took the photo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqTF1cFP3XA/WDmBI5LO1YI/AAAAAAAAJtk/QAdrTJbOyAoWAQn2PqKRxtlSjhfCTulxwCLcB/s1600/DSC01723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqTF1cFP3XA/WDmBI5LO1YI/AAAAAAAAJtk/QAdrTJbOyAoWAQn2PqKRxtlSjhfCTulxwCLcB/s640/DSC01723.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b16yswaqUp0/WDmBQlHMTUI/AAAAAAAAJto/yggPsbEmyucSCfklxKLhoyTwBVo45Ne2ACLcB/s1600/DSC01724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b16yswaqUp0/WDmBQlHMTUI/AAAAAAAAJto/yggPsbEmyucSCfklxKLhoyTwBVo45Ne2ACLcB/s640/DSC01724.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rl5gxeNXWvI/WDmBjRaEVMI/AAAAAAAAJts/w3THCKosuB4c5X9TXFbQgPlXgP-HyBd8gCLcB/s1600/DSC01728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rl5gxeNXWvI/WDmBjRaEVMI/AAAAAAAAJts/w3THCKosuB4c5X9TXFbQgPlXgP-HyBd8gCLcB/s640/DSC01728.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Christmas was in full swing when we visited - everybody was either decked out in trees and decor or in the process of it. We had dinner at Pacific BBQ and went back to our apartment.<br /><br />After the first day I was surprised that the sun set so late - we'd be due to get dinner because we were hungry but the sun was still out, which I wasn't accustomed to. I was also struck by how many homeless people were on the streets and how dirty the actual streets were- there were so many flies about that we don't see in the Brisbane. But it was a fun trip and full of good food, lots of coffee and pretty pictures.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-32917861249598087762016-10-08T00:00:00.000+10:002016-10-08T00:00:25.425+10:00The AscendantsI have a new bag! I was on the lookout for a higher end 'investment' bag to use when I wasn't carting around umbrellas and water bottles and tea flasks and Bible in my Longchamp Le Pliage Medium. I've wanted the Michael Kors Selma for a long time but now that every second girl on the street has one I can see how it wears (not as well as I'd thought) and I don't think I could part with that much money for a bag. I had spotted a gorgeous tote from Status Anxiety on Instagram's Suggested page once and regretfully I didn't see what it was called (and I still haven't found out what it was because it's not part of their current range) but when I was browsing their offerings this one caught my eye. I graduated from Colette by Colette Hayman bags to my Longchamp Le Pliage earlier this year when I got my first full-time job and it's been very good to me but it was time for something new. I ordered it on sale from Rushfaster and it came in a record 3 days(!) which made me very impressed by AusPost.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2WU9sUx6pv4/V-8ztePcH4I/AAAAAAAAJm8/74bjpmkByosalzxmOAHJcOm_EPEts31BQCLcB/s1600/DSC01422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2WU9sUx6pv4/V-8ztePcH4I/AAAAAAAAJm8/74bjpmkByosalzxmOAHJcOm_EPEts31BQCLcB/s640/DSC01422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a>This is my new baby (the first being my Kenwood Chef Sense), and it's called The Ascendants. I like the gunmetal hardware and the chunky zips on the front, which remind me of the Phillip Lim 3.1 and the trapeze wings reminds me of the Michael Kors Selma but the crossbody style is so practical for my upcoming trips to Melbourne and Singapore. It's got the main compartment and a slip pocket which perfectly fits a phone and paper ticket stubs and some card compartments inside- I could do a post on what's in my bag if you'd like. I love that Status Anxiety is a high-quality brand with a solid following but isn't one for monograms and kitschy prints. The leather is so timeless, and so is having it in not-boring old black (if it ain't broke why fix it, right?) and it feels so luxe and well-made and hopefully it will last. The strap is adjustable with the little studs (visible below) which is a relief because I only viewed the bag once in David Jones a while ago before buying it and being able to adjust the length to wear it over the shoulder or crossbody is a good flexible option. It's a great value-for-money option and I'm so happy with it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MJqBIWjVSq0/V-8z8rrKllI/AAAAAAAAJnE/EYPa0pS-x_YH0MKuu8qp6ow63XvQ8lWuACLcB/s1600/DSC01423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MJqBIWjVSq0/V-8z8rrKllI/AAAAAAAAJnE/EYPa0pS-x_YH0MKuu8qp6ow63XvQ8lWuACLcB/s640/DSC01423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello Le Pliage. I carefully chose the beige, long-handled, medium Le Pliage because I wanted an affordable 'nice' bag for work that could be used for every kind of occasion. I will still use this for work because it fits everything from lunchboxes, multiple water-bottles and Tupperware of chocolate chip cookies to shopping and my camera bag but the seams and corners were fraying and the nylon was attracting stains more than ever after I try to clean it. I do like the fact that it was waterproof and doesn't have a cloth lining because I've had containers leak on me on the way to work. I'd definitely repurchase (maybe from duty-free!) when this one really can't take any more because the way it folds up is amazing for travel. I usually travel with a suitcase to check in and carry on my Country Road bag and when I get to my destination I don't have a bag to use daily so the folding quality of this bag is half the reason I bought it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-cOsrzq8Y0/V-8zwipz3OI/AAAAAAAAJnA/FaLvkEnxS1Id4SBPUAbvbXJvmDhxn4fuACLcB/s1600/DSC01424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-cOsrzq8Y0/V-8zwipz3OI/AAAAAAAAJnA/FaLvkEnxS1Id4SBPUAbvbXJvmDhxn4fuACLcB/s640/DSC01424.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Am I becoming 'a bag person'? Two bags a 'bag obsession' do not maketh and I don't think I'll ever entertain a bag fancy like ChaseAmie on Youtube but it's nice having a pretty purse to carry my things in and to jazz up my very no-fuss outfits. The Mulberry Alexa is the dream but that... well, I can keep on dreaming.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsRYDBhQPT8/V-80T_v7ziI/AAAAAAAAJnI/PdUvHdaPRfIm03_dPIAuRiPHuZjDt4kBwCLcB/s1600/DSC01428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsRYDBhQPT8/V-80T_v7ziI/AAAAAAAAJnI/PdUvHdaPRfIm03_dPIAuRiPHuZjDt4kBwCLcB/s640/DSC01428.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-13508760357592782772016-10-05T00:00:00.000+10:002016-10-05T00:00:19.244+10:00Brisbane Any DayI haven't done a personal post in a while and I thought I'd post about what I've been up to- mostly been working and enjoying Brisbane in my spare time- little things like taking the ferry instead of the bus and eating at new places instead of our usual haunts.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwLM5da0TjQ/V_JCPaMpkSI/AAAAAAAAJpo/MYOpMPkemRg2zUDVnx-k0SOJpEASHE2vACLcB/s1600/2016-09-14%2B08.54.11%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwLM5da0TjQ/V_JCPaMpkSI/AAAAAAAAJpo/MYOpMPkemRg2zUDVnx-k0SOJpEASHE2vACLcB/s640/2016-09-14%2B08.54.11%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My family had a Sunday picnic in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and I brought my big girl camera along. We don't take many photos together...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zk-ItX2FD8k/V_JCkn6YIjI/AAAAAAAAJp0/NXrwqb5NiuAXgF2agWpBQePzUopEjZmjwCLcB/s1600/2016-09-11%2B02.16.19%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zk-ItX2FD8k/V_JCkn6YIjI/AAAAAAAAJp0/NXrwqb5NiuAXgF2agWpBQePzUopEjZmjwCLcB/s640/2016-09-11%2B02.16.19%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">There were so many beautiful spring flowers!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gHmL8H4EpNg/V_JCYvfcw9I/AAAAAAAAJps/NDBGk3Acz1g-TIDN_12UANYTTyMl8-2BACLcB/s1600/2016-09-11%2B10.10.53%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gHmL8H4EpNg/V_JCYvfcw9I/AAAAAAAAJps/NDBGk3Acz1g-TIDN_12UANYTTyMl8-2BACLcB/s640/2016-09-11%2B10.10.53%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Such gorgeous weather in September!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bQVkUPY5CA4/V_JC4nic2MI/AAAAAAAAJqA/TBktvFXAUWYLFqUushb8iJOTTkVNKB1ZwCLcB/s1600/2016-09-16%2B04.24.27%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bQVkUPY5CA4/V_JC4nic2MI/AAAAAAAAJqA/TBktvFXAUWYLFqUushb8iJOTTkVNKB1ZwCLcB/s640/2016-09-16%2B04.24.27%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I took the CityCat to meet Peter for dinner and it was such a nice ride!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ShH1VVimWnk/V_JD3SvtuVI/AAAAAAAAJqk/2KApL-ZpHIwiR5ypUrvsR6Y9UAkGMyfNQCLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B12.45.58%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ShH1VVimWnk/V_JD3SvtuVI/AAAAAAAAJqk/2KApL-ZpHIwiR5ypUrvsR6Y9UAkGMyfNQCLcB/s640/2016-10-03%2B12.45.58%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">Heard good things about Hamjibak in Runcorn and went there for dinner- I had soybean stew and he had bibimbap. It was alright, nothing to write home about. I was impressed that they have a wide variety of banchan though!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHMZtx1k5_c/V_JC3QTBWhI/AAAAAAAAJp8/UdpSodg0zAMStPNElXT5VJZIujTdyn8OwCLcB/s1600/2016-09-16%2B09.14.43%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHMZtx1k5_c/V_JC3QTBWhI/AAAAAAAAJp8/UdpSodg0zAMStPNElXT5VJZIujTdyn8OwCLcB/s640/2016-09-16%2B09.14.43%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was really craving dessert and went back to Sonder for the hojicha parfait - it was so good! The tea there is good too.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ERiF5a-rR0A/V_JDnFYOZHI/AAAAAAAAJqc/srNl-yygvOoaWwpm1CjQG5FgNKyz8QsEACLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B09.00.53%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ERiF5a-rR0A/V_JDnFYOZHI/AAAAAAAAJqc/srNl-yygvOoaWwpm1CjQG5FgNKyz8QsEACLcB/s640/2016-10-03%2B09.00.53%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jBhCf_a6gKw/V_JCzrfLf0I/AAAAAAAAJp4/Xuo_mkx1cv8OkVXAc2g-d27Xj_N4ELEjQCLcB/s1600/2016-09-26%2B06.43.22%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jBhCf_a6gKw/V_JCzrfLf0I/AAAAAAAAJp4/Xuo_mkx1cv8OkVXAc2g-d27Xj_N4ELEjQCLcB/s640/2016-09-26%2B06.43.22%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Started running again!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNrF5HDQzJY/V_JCC1kgXmI/AAAAAAAAJpk/pzT5R_bLQN4CpuSJC0l4i8t8foGNWundQCLcB/s1600/2016-09-04%2B07.06.23%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNrF5HDQzJY/V_JCC1kgXmI/AAAAAAAAJpk/pzT5R_bLQN4CpuSJC0l4i8t8foGNWundQCLcB/s640/2016-09-04%2B07.06.23%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Peter's brother got married at Sirromet and the food was so good!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKtH55YA7PM/V_JBzGng_bI/AAAAAAAAJpc/HxRGzhki6U4tGrZ-mJXfJLFxKgSvVx89ACLcB/s1600/2016-09-04%2B07.06.23%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKtH55YA7PM/V_JBzGng_bI/AAAAAAAAJpc/HxRGzhki6U4tGrZ-mJXfJLFxKgSvVx89ACLcB/s640/2016-09-04%2B07.06.23%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DuuGWWvAzPw/V_JB39PdUtI/AAAAAAAAJpg/rRjVlqIWQz07BdSE2QTlgTRqtpp6w0w7wCLcB/s1600/2016-09-02%2B01.17.53%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DuuGWWvAzPw/V_JB39PdUtI/AAAAAAAAJpg/rRjVlqIWQz07BdSE2QTlgTRqtpp6w0w7wCLcB/s640/2016-09-02%2B01.17.53%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At Survey Co. for Peter's 26th birthday and the food was great! This was the corn entree.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lZELq_qKcPU/V_JDvt9ckvI/AAAAAAAAJqg/Wx_lURw5xzA4iEc7wQ0wdTDjvRWM5twqwCLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B09.00.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lZELq_qKcPU/V_JDvt9ckvI/AAAAAAAAJqg/Wx_lURw5xzA4iEc7wQ0wdTDjvRWM5twqwCLcB/s640/2016-10-03%2B09.00.56%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had the barramundi with cauliflower puree and salt vinegar crisps and he had the crab pappardelle.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uxsWJck4xtg/V_JBsN66dcI/AAAAAAAAJpY/KsxKad7gXWIWulkVVfrQkbomHWiMI9gyQCLcB/s1600/2016-09-02%2B01.17.41%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uxsWJck4xtg/V_JBsN66dcI/AAAAAAAAJpY/KsxKad7gXWIWulkVVfrQkbomHWiMI9gyQCLcB/s640/2016-09-02%2B01.17.41%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Strawberry Shortcake dessert - the sorbet was probably my favourite part.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgZyFDtUECc/V_JDSUotQPI/AAAAAAAAJqM/Yf9O1pitKHgFKnNUQLc2KsSciZ-TfI5mACLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B09.00.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgZyFDtUECc/V_JDSUotQPI/AAAAAAAAJqM/Yf9O1pitKHgFKnNUQLc2KsSciZ-TfI5mACLcB/s640/2016-10-03%2B09.00.51%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Went to Hosokawa, Milany Gelato and the New Farm Riverwalk and it was basically the perfect date itinerary except it was with the extended family.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zey4LYO3X1o/V_JDM4wA8yI/AAAAAAAAJqI/C-Yxm2z8y8YL0xovVKouLW3rSZn7zg8KQCLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B09.00.50%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zey4LYO3X1o/V_JDM4wA8yI/AAAAAAAAJqI/C-Yxm2z8y8YL0xovVKouLW3rSZn7zg8KQCLcB/s640/2016-10-03%2B09.00.50%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Treated myself to a new baby - I'll post about it soon!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IcSD24_b81Q/V_JDdIrd8UI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/ht4zdlnvG_AwfYVLfL7ZkB4xnGXYkQuTQCLcB/s1600/2016-10-01%2B11.32.48%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IcSD24_b81Q/V_JDdIrd8UI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/ht4zdlnvG_AwfYVLfL7ZkB4xnGXYkQuTQCLcB/s640/2016-10-01%2B11.32.48%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spontaneously decided to see the movie Snowden and ate at Grill'd after- it was a good movie! Given that he studied electrical engineering and is studying Computer Science he really appreciated it. I as a non-IT professional would also recommend for the perspective it gives on politics, technology and social awareness.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-85558553640700753152016-10-01T11:41:00.001+10:002016-10-01T13:32:38.131+10:00September FavouritesHappy Long Weekend from Brisbane and our eccentric ways with public holidays! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S OCTOBER?! I've still caught myself writing 2015 on the tops of pages as recently as last month- and it's going to be 2017 in three months! I have a long overdue favourites post today, with some of these favourites dating back to (what would have been) my June favourites, but I've finally rounded them all up for a good old-fashioned monthly favourites post! I've been a bit busy with work and church and Bible Study Fellowship but thank God everything has been cruisey.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekIom3Pt0UE/V-8M8Ud8HYI/AAAAAAAAJmI/dWxsD5p8pKYrwh6WFbOL5u5Yi9R0_KCJACLcB/s1600/DSC01408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekIom3Pt0UE/V-8M8Ud8HYI/AAAAAAAAJmI/dWxsD5p8pKYrwh6WFbOL5u5Yi9R0_KCJACLcB/s640/DSC01408.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5D8JoLZ793g/V-8Nd44UJbI/AAAAAAAAJmU/JY_E1jgtN6QAHVFeWNrqnh8AkUWMIEdZQCLcB/s1600/DSC01412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5D8JoLZ793g/V-8Nd44UJbI/AAAAAAAAJmU/JY_E1jgtN6QAHVFeWNrqnh8AkUWMIEdZQCLcB/s640/DSC01412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Rimmel</b> Match Perfection SPF20 Foundation in&nbsp;<i>103 True Ivory</i><br />I wanted a new liquid foundation because I only had sheer (BareMinerals Complexion Rescue), high SPF (Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion) and mineral powder (Laura Mercier) bases, and while I was open to the idea of NARS Sheer Glow, Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless or Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, when I saw Rimmel was half price at Chemist Warehouse I went for this much cheaper (but also highly praised) option. While it has SPF, it isn't too high and I don't go to many events with flash photography anyway. I really like the coverage, the shade match and the way it applies. (I was sent a bottle when it was released with SPF but the shade I requested turned out to be about 2 shades too dark so I gave it to my sister.) It lasts quite well throughout the day and doesn't fade or sweat off, which is a winner in my books but come February I might have a different opinion. Match Perfection has served me well for weddings and a job interview and many work days so I am really liking it at the moment.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UMSYFXztvGg/V-8NfNdsOAI/AAAAAAAAJmY/Ox-4_E1PldEZ9ok16DiFW98fV0J9JPg9QCLcB/s1600/DSC01414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UMSYFXztvGg/V-8NfNdsOAI/AAAAAAAAJmY/Ox-4_E1PldEZ9ok16DiFW98fV0J9JPg9QCLcB/s640/DSC01414.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Zoeva</b> 127 Luxe Sheer Cheek Brush<br />I badly wanted the Zoeva Rose Gold brush set but I couldn't justify getting $100 of brushes when I only really wanted the buffing brush and the sheer cheek brush. I'm satisfied enough with my existing foundation brush collection and decided to buy the Luxe Sheer Cheek on its own instead - it's my first natural hair cheek brush (I've got some natural hair eye brushes) and I think it does such a good job of distributing the product and blending it out! I must say I'm appreciating the lacquered wooden handles of traditional brushes (Sigma, Zoeva) and the bamboo handles of EcoTools brushes 100x more than the rubberised black plastic and aluminium of Real Techniques because all of my Real Techniques brushes have become horribly grubby on the ends over time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LxkLiZixLGg/V-8M-X9a4xI/AAAAAAAAJmQ/Albgd7pFx2YUUc_A6yGmZUpD3yvf6Yd1ACLcB/s1600/DSC01409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LxkLiZixLGg/V-8M-X9a4xI/AAAAAAAAJmQ/Albgd7pFx2YUUc_A6yGmZUpD3yvf6Yd1ACLcB/s640/DSC01409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWB61WKD9SA/V-8N1a9hgwI/AAAAAAAAJmo/qezWIU8b5UkWHA268XkF6uYKU99eb46xwCLcB/s1600/DSC01416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWB61WKD9SA/V-8N1a9hgwI/AAAAAAAAJmo/qezWIU8b5UkWHA268XkF6uYKU99eb46xwCLcB/s640/DSC01416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Sukin</b> Anti-Pollution Facial Masque<br />Every once in a while I rediscover how great a brand is, and for me this month, it's been Sukin and their paraben-free, sls-free, nasties-free approach to skincare. I'd finished my umpteenth tube of Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque and wanted a new clay mask so when I saw this one from Sukin I was so excited to try it because working in the city everyday gives me exposure to pollution from traffic and secondhand smoke (so much secondhand smoke!). I think this sort of kaolin-bentonite clay mask is better than the Origins Clear Improvement mask, which has more of a slip. My skin hasn't been in a good place since I started stressing about work so I had about 6 angry spots on my face last week and this mask twice a week helped to reduce the inflammation, shrink the blemishes and speed up recovery. I'll definitely keep using this mask to manage and purify my skin given the pollutants and stress I put it through, and I'll give the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque a rest (it's been a 4-year-long affair!).<br /><br /><b>Macadamia</b> Deep Repair Masque<br />I found this in Coles on sale and decided to try it because back in the day all the beauty Youtubers I watched absolutely loved it. It does give the hair a good deep treatment- I don't leave it in for too long but if you wanted to put it in your hair and put your hair up for a good 20 mins I'm sure it would work wonders on dry/damaged hair. I just tend to do it right before I shower so the max I've left it in is about 10 mins and it still leaves my hair feeling softer, healthier and smelling great.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z793pA-fGwI/V-8M9vbYxMI/AAAAAAAAJmM/ClSTD_4SEbc1pxH-u5eLlanYpR6QZuhOwCLcB/s1600/DSC01410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z793pA-fGwI/V-8M9vbYxMI/AAAAAAAAJmM/ClSTD_4SEbc1pxH-u5eLlanYpR6QZuhOwCLcB/s640/DSC01410.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cscTkX3HndE/V-8N09h4DJI/AAAAAAAAJmk/ItYJe99y9Sg2_678u0BOXNXfaliswr3uQCLcB/s1600/DSC01419.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cscTkX3HndE/V-8N09h4DJI/AAAAAAAAJmk/ItYJe99y9Sg2_678u0BOXNXfaliswr3uQCLcB/s640/DSC01419.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Tarte</b> 12-hr Amazonian Clay Blush in <i>Exposed</i><br />This has been on my wishlist ever since 2013 but I would find other things to placate me (Illamasqua Zygomatic!) and I told myself I didn't need another blush, etc. When Australia finally received access to Sephora's website I held off purchasing it because I was waiting for Queensland's first Sephora to open at Pacific Fair so when we paid a visit, I finally got one! I like the natural colour and I've been applying it with the Zoeva brush- I wore it everyday for a solid fortnight!<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zwwTHTeRUoc/V-8NgN-XP7I/AAAAAAAAJmc/3dl8JkLLuMgWryaRwSu6xHs8LWtNGUZuwCLcB/s1600/DSC01413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zwwTHTeRUoc/V-8NgN-XP7I/AAAAAAAAJmc/3dl8JkLLuMgWryaRwSu6xHs8LWtNGUZuwCLcB/s640/DSC01413.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <b>Klorane</b> Oat Milk Dry Shampoo for Brunettes and <b>CoLab</b> Sheer and Invisible London Dry Shampoo<br />Alternate night shampoos have been working very well for me but I couldn't find a way to manage my day-old scalp and its burgeoning oils after I got very lazy and kept it in line with some half-hearted sprinkles of Lush No Drought and Tresemme spray. I finally got sick of it and saw duo packs of Klorane Dry Shampoo on sale and remembered how effortless and effective this product is in oily hair. I was out and in dire need of dry shampoo and I didn't have any on me so I went to Priceline and decided to try Ruth Crilly's CoLab dry shampoo - I liked the London scent better than the others, though the New York scent was a strong contender.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/35utt2rG_gA/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="500" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/35utt2rG_gA?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><b>New Girl</b> Season 5<br />I've watched New Girl since it came out and I binge-watched Season 5- oddly enough I LOVED Megan Fox in it!<br /><br />JessBeautician's Vegan June<br />I meant to mention this in a monthly favourites blogpost for June since that didn't happen, it's making an appearance now. I loved how passionate and creative Jess got with her vegan recipes throughout the month of June and they were videos that I looked forward to and sometimes snuck into my lunch break because I didn't know vegan food could be that interesting and delicious! I am not vegan and I do not plan to go vegan but I love vegetables and often eat meat-free meals so this was hugely inspiring.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QPqlpVFq3ec/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="500" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QPqlpVFq3ec?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-60113870677330888072016-08-29T23:30:00.002+10:002016-08-29T23:30:45.856+10:00Light TunnelsApologies for my sporadic blogging! I've been busy and a bit sleep-deprived. Much has happened since my last post! I've seen two concerts, celebrated a wonderful wedding, seen a few movies and started celebrating Peter's birthday week! Trying to be content with where I'm at in life instead of wishing to be 5 years ahead as I know it will pass quickly and I should savour each stage as it comes.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oKdX5jb9b-k/V8Ef81j181I/AAAAAAAAJjA/iRfeRT899zYVDPTOyNF91fV3Nhiqu2yDQCLcB/s1600/2016-08-03%2B12.01.55%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oKdX5jb9b-k/V8Ef81j181I/AAAAAAAAJjA/iRfeRT899zYVDPTOyNF91fV3Nhiqu2yDQCLcB/s640/2016-08-03%2B12.01.55%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bought Peter tickets to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for his birthday! Fun light show during Thrift Shop in his big coat.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CV4wPG7tWU/V8Ef3Fqv9_I/AAAAAAAAJi4/AT3QZZHPAR0KK30X3oN2Haj00FQj-gQKgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-03%2B12.01.54%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CV4wPG7tWU/V8Ef3Fqv9_I/AAAAAAAAJi4/AT3QZZHPAR0KK30X3oN2Haj00FQj-gQKgCLcB/s640/2016-08-03%2B12.01.54%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">He threw a cookie across the hall- he was aiming at a fan near us and another fan caught it and we all flipped out that you could throw a cookie that far.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9VsVMZ8L3tk/V8Ef88dAfxI/AAAAAAAAJi8/BgrvRJmVN0wbVpE219PJJusTqio7MrEugCLcB/s1600/2016-08-08%2B09.39.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9VsVMZ8L3tk/V8Ef88dAfxI/AAAAAAAAJi8/BgrvRJmVN0wbVpE219PJJusTqio7MrEugCLcB/s640/2016-08-08%2B09.39.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love my KeepCup Brew - I like the glass better than the plastic because it doesn't retain any residual taste or scent!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SuGWk4UlmSI/V8Qzhw-XuCI/AAAAAAAAJkw/tB2zHgcWXoIkT2QKjlXDxlJ_TsnRAfwDACLcB/s1600/2016-08-29%2B10.18.00%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SuGWk4UlmSI/V8Qzhw-XuCI/AAAAAAAAJkw/tB2zHgcWXoIkT2QKjlXDxlJ_TsnRAfwDACLcB/s640/2016-08-29%2B10.18.00%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bought some new goodies and trying some that have been around for a while! Bought a non-waterproof mascara for the first time and keen to try the anti-pollution face mask. Loving Klorane Oat Milk dry shampoo- Priceline do 2-for-1 packs and I got them in the Brunette and regular versions!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fn08vqAmQcs/V8EgR8xXIvI/AAAAAAAAJjI/0o5_pYjDRSg6o1CGIoelRUedNUSm-Wl_wCLcB/s1600/2016-08-12%2B06.44.19%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fn08vqAmQcs/V8EgR8xXIvI/AAAAAAAAJjI/0o5_pYjDRSg6o1CGIoelRUedNUSm-Wl_wCLcB/s640/2016-08-12%2B06.44.19%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We heard Miel Container - Premium Burger had a couple of exciting burgers we hadn't tried before like one with a big fried ball of mozzarella and one with a prawn pattie and we ended up ordering the exact same burgers we always get.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nfh8mNs3wFY/V8EgXtodJpI/AAAAAAAAJjM/G6ly65BCSOgkKB19kVokqHTLgGlNqkTtwCLcB/s1600/2016-08-12%2B09.49.24%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nfh8mNs3wFY/V8EgXtodJpI/AAAAAAAAJjM/G6ly65BCSOgkKB19kVokqHTLgGlNqkTtwCLcB/s640/2016-08-12%2B09.49.24%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">When the barista poured me a swan and it was such a nice change to the usual city coffee joints that serve workers.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QuwdNd2X-Q/V8EgR16H3fI/AAAAAAAAJjE/1xmkSIbh3IMGwxOXlsrhVj_xw8mKOOYBgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-16%2B05.20.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QuwdNd2X-Q/V8EgR16H3fI/AAAAAAAAJjE/1xmkSIbh3IMGwxOXlsrhVj_xw8mKOOYBgCLcB/s640/2016-08-16%2B05.20.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visited Pacific Fair with my family and hit up Sephora for a Tarte blush! Also got an amika leave-in cream for Daphne because her hair, like mine, has been bleached dry.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KlHP56IDxEw/V8Ego-8DTSI/AAAAAAAAJjc/PLQ3vbkDv4UDILNYpkrSWYBOnWEz-WkKgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-16%2B05.21.41%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KlHP56IDxEw/V8Ego-8DTSI/AAAAAAAAJjc/PLQ3vbkDv4UDILNYpkrSWYBOnWEz-WkKgCLcB/s640/2016-08-16%2B05.21.41%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Celebrated Mum's birthday at Salt Meats Cheese where the pasta and gnocchi were yum, the cheese and meat board was good and the pizzas were disappointing. Their famous squid ink pizza with lobster wasn't very tasty or crisp. Would not recommend. I enjoyed the Somersby Pear Cider though, even though it rekindled my Asian flush/itchy reaction and renewed my belief that I should stay away from alcohol altogether.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bxRndq8O9_I/V8Eg_iWmTAI/AAAAAAAAJjk/T7lexkEdvuw5ohgoILC_oXZUAPcC02JLwCLcB/s1600/2016-08-17%2B12.17.14%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bxRndq8O9_I/V8Eg_iWmTAI/AAAAAAAAJjk/T7lexkEdvuw5ohgoILC_oXZUAPcC02JLwCLcB/s640/2016-08-17%2B12.17.14%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">La Marzocco foosball table! I don't know why or how a coffee machine brand created table soccer equipment... The 4217 (where Salt Meats Cheese is) is a bus interchange and they have games like giant Jenga and giant Connect 4 to entertain kids and big kids.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7S0hb-xDJHg/V8EhfwPaHtI/AAAAAAAAJjw/PJDV6DtAKzMBeNZMeHVBQiYt5M3NZXrpwCEw/s1600/2016-08-26%2B07.10.06%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7S0hb-xDJHg/V8EhfwPaHtI/AAAAAAAAJjw/PJDV6DtAKzMBeNZMeHVBQiYt5M3NZXrpwCEw/s640/2016-08-26%2B07.10.06%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daphne redeemed her free birthday churros at Chocolateria San Churro and we shared some extra plates of churros but they brought hers out with a sparkler! What service for free churros.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRQFY4xtgWs/V8EghnUDBHI/AAAAAAAAJjU/GmAHTwrBAd4xFe8mp9vQIIOqTst-OmDEgCEw/s1600/2016-08-17%2B11.31.24%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRQFY4xtgWs/V8EghnUDBHI/AAAAAAAAJjU/GmAHTwrBAd4xFe8mp9vQIIOqTst-OmDEgCEw/s640/2016-08-17%2B11.31.24%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Met Huldah for coffee at Felix for Goodness! I've never eaten food at this cafe before so I was pleasantly surprised with my eggs on toast - the pickles and preserves were a nice accompaniment and the whole dish was done quite well.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LlH5RiP-YHM/V8EgoGxVD0I/AAAAAAAAJjY/zwFoZIZJ_DIo02ywXR2QHVgJxfby_tbJACEw/s1600/2016-08-17%2B11.38.23%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LlH5RiP-YHM/V8EgoGxVD0I/AAAAAAAAJjY/zwFoZIZJ_DIo02ywXR2QHVgJxfby_tbJACEw/s640/2016-08-17%2B11.38.23%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My cappuccino and Huldah's matcha latte in cups with an adorable shade of blue.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-czBuTjk8xBM/V8Eg5Rxik3I/AAAAAAAAJjg/m_aX1cdqH1sS9kMLiDEARQGw8Po_X2kOQCEw/s1600/2016-08-22%2B12.14.27%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-czBuTjk8xBM/V8Eg5Rxik3I/AAAAAAAAJjg/m_aX1cdqH1sS9kMLiDEARQGw8Po_X2kOQCEw/s640/2016-08-22%2B12.14.27%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Attending and helping out at a friend's wedding- the day started very early, hence my face. Bought new sunnies from Quay because I didn't have any sunglasses to wear when I wear contact lenses- I love these ones!&nbsp;</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aeLYP3M8nvE/V8EhgLdUQOI/AAAAAAAAJj0/4sHsCtuDQMQueL2CyO8OUVPapVpZetPNwCLcB/s1600/2016-08-26%2B07.10.04%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aeLYP3M8nvE/V8EhgLdUQOI/AAAAAAAAJj0/4sHsCtuDQMQueL2CyO8OUVPapVpZetPNwCLcB/s640/2016-08-26%2B07.10.04%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We grabbed pastries from The Whisk Fine Patisserie and went to Hallowed Grounds for coffee because they do it better there. I also had their avo toast and it was pretty nice.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-77858634563374447812016-07-26T22:39:00.001+10:002016-07-28T09:50:20.258+10:00End of an Era<div>So comes the time to move onto a new chapter- I graduated from my undergraduate degree last Tuesday! I LOVE that I can look back on my last few years as they've been documented on my blog - I feel like I've changed significantly. I was working a few hours a week as a waitress in a bistro for the first three years of my degree and I put all the money I earned towards makeup and food. I'm actually glad to say that this is no longer the case! What blogging and Instagram don't show is the real life that goes on beyond the lipsticks, cleansers and cafes, and the money and work that goes into producing content. I love blogging and I love trying out beauty products but they don't take pride of place in my life because in letting them go, I found so much more.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUzPhWvjHlg/V5dRRvX59EI/AAAAAAAAJak/3FOoGBKS4c4FYAFMRfzKNhL3HWVB18TtACLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.36.15%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUzPhWvjHlg/V5dRRvX59EI/AAAAAAAAJak/3FOoGBKS4c4FYAFMRfzKNhL3HWVB18TtACLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.36.15%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Very blessed and thankful not to have to cram for exams or spend late nights and early mornings on assignments anymore!</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qupju_iYyIc/V5dRU_I-YsI/AAAAAAAAJaw/ZLEsKAHelLgRYYkUPpNGbD0lBFSSo47twCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.37.56%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qupju_iYyIc/V5dRU_I-YsI/AAAAAAAAJaw/ZLEsKAHelLgRYYkUPpNGbD0lBFSSo47twCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.37.56%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Graduated from UQ with a BRTP!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lcfJEQWrQno/V5dQ-EljSNI/AAAAAAAAJaY/OebQ7FEMcRwqwLZBo_rYi6gfuJgzzO5zACLcB/s1600/2016-07-15%2B12.32.04%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lcfJEQWrQno/V5dQ-EljSNI/AAAAAAAAJaY/OebQ7FEMcRwqwLZBo_rYi6gfuJgzzO5zACLcB/s640/2016-07-15%2B12.32.04%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Corbett &amp; Claude with Jo - the bread and dips were my favourite part.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LTJPk6U_vHo/V5dRTPqeccI/AAAAAAAAJas/Dhx9R6q09VwW7wqRvhd2oMo9y8UQtEmDwCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B05.22.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LTJPk6U_vHo/V5dRTPqeccI/AAAAAAAAJas/Dhx9R6q09VwW7wqRvhd2oMo9y8UQtEmDwCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B05.22.16%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Avo bruschetta with 63 degree eggs and impeccable coffee from Coffee Anthology with Daphne and Mel before work!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-juz9mmW4BKA/V5dRZbSL6GI/AAAAAAAAJa0/1LErUr_bF1QiLH3Ul4_dIJjxnTxOq2LoACLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.39.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-juz9mmW4BKA/V5dRZbSL6GI/AAAAAAAAJa0/1LErUr_bF1QiLH3Ul4_dIJjxnTxOq2LoACLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.39.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Went to Jo's bridal shower and had so much fun experiencing one for the first time!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nEh59xjBgv0/V5dRZjiChiI/AAAAAAAAJa4/USTKJ0j919Q0ZAFR4TVqTe7XuDqTvBahgCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.39.43%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nEh59xjBgv0/V5dRZjiChiI/AAAAAAAAJa4/USTKJ0j919Q0ZAFR4TVqTe7XuDqTvBahgCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.39.43%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beautiful high tea spread for the bridal shower at the Four Points Sheraton.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Z80o3gzyV0/V5dRGu05ZzI/AAAAAAAAJag/WPneQHoSzYsYmeBwE7Bo6x5PqmQO6neYQCLcB/s1600/2016-07-24%2B06.53.42%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Z80o3gzyV0/V5dRGu05ZzI/AAAAAAAAJag/WPneQHoSzYsYmeBwE7Bo6x5PqmQO6neYQCLcB/s640/2016-07-24%2B06.53.42%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daphne was taking photos and Peter got out his phone to use the torch for lighting LOL</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xoT6HBa0Rqo/V5dRftedzBI/AAAAAAAAJbE/UfIXdJP1vq06RyJ1giaFxLPCg44T0jaZgCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.40.43%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xoT6HBa0Rqo/V5dRftedzBI/AAAAAAAAJbE/UfIXdJP1vq06RyJ1giaFxLPCg44T0jaZgCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.40.43%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brought Peter to Coffee Anthology and he's fallen for it so hard! The 1+1+1.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8uiYymZnw0/V5dRgW_cJhI/AAAAAAAAJbI/vw_rEDj-_pEfdlG2bAsX7IV0JgIUvQ9WQCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.41.47%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8uiYymZnw0/V5dRgW_cJhI/AAAAAAAAJbI/vw_rEDj-_pEfdlG2bAsX7IV0JgIUvQ9WQCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.41.47%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bought Pana Chocolate and Pukka tea from Biome and Northanger Abbey from Dymocks when I walked out of my last exam! The chocolate was a bit dark for me because I love white and milk chocolate but I would recommend to those seeking a healthier or more interesting alternative to dark choc! Booked tickets to Singapore with my sister for January; so keen to be back!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ld95f790JE4/V5dRhqobyOI/AAAAAAAAJbM/w6q2vg5SgCQ2LjnNPO3oy0hBsxsfEoSkQCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.42.25%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ld95f790JE4/V5dRhqobyOI/AAAAAAAAJbM/w6q2vg5SgCQ2LjnNPO3oy0hBsxsfEoSkQCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.42.25%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Made this chocolate cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting for the church bake sale! My sister and I went a bit crazy and made strawberry Nutella danishes, pandan chiffon cake, strawberry cream cheese cupcakes and lemon chamomile shortbread hearts.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2B_YSyG0eU/V5dRbElM6AI/AAAAAAAAJa8/7oegJtY15YAdld2eQDKV0KlciPZoIwDpwCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.40.12%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2B_YSyG0eU/V5dRbElM6AI/AAAAAAAAJa8/7oegJtY15YAdld2eQDKV0KlciPZoIwDpwCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.40.12%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Went to Natural Bridge for YF Camp and got to break in my camera on beautiful scenery.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xTvX7t4PlGU/V5dRjYV2BUI/AAAAAAAAJbQ/b23hyVFjPxozTkkJ302JIT1bFan_nv-owCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.43.25%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xTvX7t4PlGU/V5dRjYV2BUI/AAAAAAAAJbQ/b23hyVFjPxozTkkJ302JIT1bFan_nv-owCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.43.25%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Milky Way was so visible!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-smshzRPMI/V5dRk4C5bYI/AAAAAAAAJbU/lnWlBmHGLIczppF2goOCr_WHLNaXpLhBgCLcB/s1600/2016-07-26%2B06.43.25%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-smshzRPMI/V5dRk4C5bYI/AAAAAAAAJbU/lnWlBmHGLIczppF2goOCr_WHLNaXpLhBgCLcB/s640/2016-07-26%2B06.43.25%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Long exposure shots in the dark sky made it purple.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ci6AsfVdxM/V5dRFXUlZRI/AAAAAAAAJac/A0ojIzXxGvk-nk0cbw03N7gOx66LOWhlwCLcB/s1600/2016-07-16%2B09.51.57%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ci6AsfVdxM/V5dRFXUlZRI/AAAAAAAAJac/A0ojIzXxGvk-nk0cbw03N7gOx66LOWhlwCLcB/s640/2016-07-16%2B09.51.57%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Les Bubbles again and the fries were even better this time around!&nbsp;</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z4WwJ_CPLNs/V5lGu7mu4dI/AAAAAAAAJcY/MwJAE3omWa0_8yCDzpsojG5itTaYU9sQACLcB/s1600/DSC01221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z4WwJ_CPLNs/V5lGu7mu4dI/AAAAAAAAJcY/MwJAE3omWa0_8yCDzpsojG5itTaYU9sQACLcB/s640/DSC01221.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visited Ave' Cucina in Coorparoo on a day off and had their Lebanese Breakfast of spiced potato and egg scramble, haloumi, za'atar Lebanese bread, house-made chilli hummus and Mediterranean salad. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous - it's been done up like an upscale Italian restaurant, which is a stark contrast to the other neighbouring shops.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PFHNkqGa_cs/V5lGvAI5s-I/AAAAAAAAJcc/Lvps4MSNENsAI0LyVf-Dx2fAJT1vp1SsQCLcB/s1600/DSC01222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PFHNkqGa_cs/V5lGvAI5s-I/AAAAAAAAJcc/Lvps4MSNENsAI0LyVf-Dx2fAJT1vp1SsQCLcB/s640/DSC01222.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Peter had the Rosaria's Eggs Alla Fiamma, which were baked eggs in tomato sugo with crispy prosciutto, chilli oil and parmesan as recommended extras. I really liked the flavour of the sauce but the little dish was full to overflowing and that was a bit messy.&nbsp;</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>If you're still reading, thanks! I really like doing these posts but I haven't been taking as many photos as I used to- I feel like between work in the city and various commitments I may not have as many things to take photos of! I'll try my best to keep blogging so we'll see how I go!</div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-83893369448981602352016-06-20T07:30:00.000+10:002016-06-20T23:03:46.679+10:00Who You Gonna Call<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I heard about Zoe Foster-Blake's brand&nbsp;<b><a href="http://www.gotoskincare.com/" target="_blank">Go-To Skincare</a></b>&nbsp;a couple of years ago but it wasn't until I ran out of my bottle from Kosmea a few weeks ago and direly needed a replacement that I placed an order. They are cruelty-free, natural and free of mysterious wonder ingredients, and backed by a beauty editor with a career of experience and a hilarious husband to boot. I decided to try the <b>Face Hero</b> facial oil as well as the <b>Very Useful Face Cream</b> because I'm running low on my First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. I passed on the other products as I have a cleanser which works very well for me, I use great exfoliating swipeys from Nip+Fab and while I would like a new serum. they don't make serums. I was very tempted by Lips! but decided I didn't need a fancy lip balm, even if the packaging is adorable. That goes for everything that Go-To do; the packaging is <i>crazily cute</i>&nbsp;and very fun.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sP4LJIYKXtU/V2fg-iVAd0I/AAAAAAAAJPI/zZDX69QTd_4QN8ARZD5zEUFuAZVXZvDSwCLcB/s1600/DSC00617%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sP4LJIYKXtU/V2fg-iVAd0I/AAAAAAAAJPI/zZDX69QTd_4QN8ARZD5zEUFuAZVXZvDSwCLcB/s640/DSC00617%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The products came in a slim whimsically orange box in timely fashion- the products bubble-wrapped and a Go-To fortune cookie tucked in the package. It only took a couple of days for postage and they kindly left instructions on the front label to the postie, asking that the package be left out of direct sunlight. I also got a number of emails about its delivery. Cute packaging full of whimsy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QeqfNb80nXM/V2fg2cst58I/AAAAAAAAJO4/Nbf0ByVBZhUo6Ptj3Iebh79YIKhm08cDQCLcB/s1600/DSC00612%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QeqfNb80nXM/V2fg2cst58I/AAAAAAAAJO4/Nbf0ByVBZhUo6Ptj3Iebh79YIKhm08cDQCLcB/s640/DSC00612%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0KF0PnI032I/V2fg29wSX_I/AAAAAAAAJO8/-mBW_-VDpiojxHFrelCjiBBKiCJwA7u3QCLcB/s1600/DSC00613%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0KF0PnI032I/V2fg29wSX_I/AAAAAAAAJO8/-mBW_-VDpiojxHFrelCjiBBKiCJwA7u3QCLcB/s640/DSC00613%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAxOY0P2yEk/V2fg2Qd12PI/AAAAAAAAJO0/fRuwOKRTzPw_Wj81MaRwKQSpEbrPv1ilQCLcB/s1600/DSC00615%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAxOY0P2yEk/V2fg2Qd12PI/AAAAAAAAJO0/fRuwOKRTzPw_Wj81MaRwKQSpEbrPv1ilQCLcB/s640/DSC00615%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eEu0lLG_XGU/V2fhMOCd-VI/AAAAAAAAJPg/706bXqzJ9Lgy-GjHD2PCOTApW4-19pn3gCLcB/s1600/DSC00619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eEu0lLG_XGU/V2fhMOCd-VI/AAAAAAAAJPg/706bXqzJ9Lgy-GjHD2PCOTApW4-19pn3gCLcB/s640/DSC00619.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've been trialing <b><a href="http://www.gotoskincare.com/natural-skincare/face-hero" target="_blank">Face Hero</a></b> for a week now, and I've liked the results. I haven't used many facial oil blends as I usually go for 100% rosehip but this leaves the skin plump, nourished and non-greasy. I use it in my evening routine and it absorbs nicely overnight. I see it as an all-rounder of a facial oil instead of something which targets a problem, e.g. even skin tone, brightening, moisture. It dabbles. I'll keep using it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RH7wYrOxslo/V2fg_fOKDmI/AAAAAAAAJPM/Sz66pE3Xrds5E060D6HQjdqU_hqOhGnHACLcB/s1600/DSC00621%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RH7wYrOxslo/V2fg_fOKDmI/AAAAAAAAJPM/Sz66pE3Xrds5E060D6HQjdqU_hqOhGnHACLcB/s640/DSC00621%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DL962UejjjQ/V2fhJi_fPfI/AAAAAAAAJPc/GXIF2sGfTh4XjGseTTpnHa-nw6ADcUfgACLcB/s1600/DSC00623%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DL962UejjjQ/V2fhJi_fPfI/AAAAAAAAJPc/GXIF2sGfTh4XjGseTTpnHa-nw6ADcUfgACLcB/s640/DSC00623%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <b><a href="http://www.gotoskincare.com/natural-skincare/very-useful-face-cream" target="_blank">Very Useful Face Cream</a></b> is sitting tight until my FAB Ultra Repair Cream dies but I did test it out and I found it's a lot thicker than I expected. Despite the consistency it absorbs into the skin surprisingly quickly and I'm looking forward to using it. It doesn't smell great, but it doesn't smell terrible either. Check out the website for more information but Go-To create their products with almost exclusively natural ingredients. The skin around my cheeks has normalised since I had bizarre dry patches earlier this year but the skin around my eyes is getting drier with the cooler months and I'm being a horribly lazy beauty blogger by using my face cream around my eyes, as opposed to buying a dedicated eye cream. I'm sorry to say that I'll probably use this moisturiser in the same manner. I should definitely get an eye cream- if you have any recommendations, leave a comment below! All in all, I've had a positive experience shopping Go-To's products and I've been won over by the adorable packaging and whimsical approach to skincare. I really like what I've tried but I don't think I'll be placing another order in a hurry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9x5nI7GSosk/V2fhJRcxiAI/AAAAAAAAJPY/LFK8_2bzdk0NxmI0_cKhulEm6dqV-x93gCLcB/s1600/DSC00624%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9x5nI7GSosk/V2fhJRcxiAI/AAAAAAAAJPY/LFK8_2bzdk0NxmI0_cKhulEm6dqV-x93gCLcB/s640/DSC00624%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023658922251743616.post-26771945858471470122016-06-01T15:11:00.004+10:002016-06-01T19:37:16.130+10:00Autumn Chills <div>Posting an update with another wave of food and haul photos! Sorry for my erratic posts - I've been balancing an office job with part-time study and while I've been making some interesting purchases here and there, it doesn't leave much room for dedicated photographing and picking products apart the way I was afforded when I was a student. I've made a few purchases and I've started taking zinc supplements, which seems to be helping my skin out! I'm considering omitting dairy from my diet but I love my cappuccinos and melty cheese so I have too many soft spots to give up dairy for good. I had a cold, got better, and I'm nursing a second bout of the cold so this week I found some time to get these photos together. Hope you enjoy!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UtjdmQAx6I4/V0KEUAuuvPI/AAAAAAAAJKs/Pero0SiaVt4TnFrlUlf-xAybFCEKd5PLQCLcB/s1600/2016-05-10%2B10.30.36%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UtjdmQAx6I4/V0KEUAuuvPI/AAAAAAAAJKs/Pero0SiaVt4TnFrlUlf-xAybFCEKd5PLQCLcB/s640/2016-05-10%2B10.30.36%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visited Sonder in Sunnybank with a friend and we tried their premium green teas and their desserts - I got the anmitsu (agar agar jelly, red bean paste, mochi rounds, matcha ice cream and kuromitsu brown sugar syrup) instead of one of their parfaits that are so popular on Instagram because I was recovering from a cold and didn't want the cornflakes or vanilla soft-serve in the parfait. I love their crockery and the vibe they're trying to achieve but it's so busy and noisy that the ambience of an intimate, cosy cafe just wasn't there.&nbsp;</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YZZky-XF5ak/V05sFk1xp-I/AAAAAAAAJNg/o1OvRxvFBec4MukLcivKz1X_2G0oWJvgQCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B02.44.29%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YZZky-XF5ak/V05sFk1xp-I/AAAAAAAAJNg/o1OvRxvFBec4MukLcivKz1X_2G0oWJvgQCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B02.44.29%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mini masks from the Origins Mask Marvels - I've tried both the Drink Up Intensive and Clear Improvement but I wanted to try Original Skin, and an SK-II sample from my Sephora order and some samples from a L'Occitane gift I bought for a friend.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNw7DTbei_o/V05r4pJl1aI/AAAAAAAAJNc/WaJHclzZJAMTkpAtAJ8lySnvrmgDdYNlgCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B02.44.36%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNw7DTbei_o/V05r4pJl1aI/AAAAAAAAJNc/WaJHclzZJAMTkpAtAJ8lySnvrmgDdYNlgCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B02.44.36%2B1.jpg" width="638" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bought some big Original Source shower gels- I've tried a few and these are my favourites. Vanilla Raspberry smells like candy and Tea Tree Mint is fresh and zingy.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyKkm83V3BY/V05rcI2FVaI/AAAAAAAAJNY/5_yjfkdIr_Iaz2X_AcVOxl-ARvgh39SCgCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B02.45.06%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyKkm83V3BY/V05rcI2FVaI/AAAAAAAAJNY/5_yjfkdIr_Iaz2X_AcVOxl-ARvgh39SCgCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B02.45.06%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Made some investment piece purchases from ASOS- the Barney's Originals leather jacket was mentioned in my birthday post and I got this Ultimate Parka in Berry with gold hardware for winter because it's been shockingly cold for autumn so winter is expected to be even more chilly.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0l8TZTXlcm0/V05sKVbs3pI/AAAAAAAAJNk/iwrutUO-Sn0ObWA7EWNGTZ9S162eSexswCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B02.49.09%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0l8TZTXlcm0/V05sKVbs3pI/AAAAAAAAJNk/iwrutUO-Sn0ObWA7EWNGTZ9S162eSexswCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B02.49.09%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">For my first ever Sephora order I ordered a full-size Caudalie Eau de Beaute because I got a 15% off discount code in an email and I hadn't used this since I used up my mini bottle in 2013! I also got a Zoeva 127 Luxe Sheer Cheek brush because I wanted this from the Rose Gold set but I can't justify getting the full set (&gt;$100! I don't even need most of the brushes!). I tried it out but popped it back in the packaging to take this photo because I thought the pouch was a nice touch. I will be putting it to use carrying around Nurofen and tissues in my bag.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y_ReN1owA4/V0KETKl8FZI/AAAAAAAAJKg/3ySKbGUtXe4CTL1tnQXPloziIGJI6jsMACLcB/s1600/2016-04-29%2B01.46.05%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y_ReN1owA4/V0KETKl8FZI/AAAAAAAAJKg/3ySKbGUtXe4CTL1tnQXPloziIGJI6jsMACLcB/s640/2016-04-29%2B01.46.05%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bought 1kg of strawberries from the Jan Powers Farmers Markets which are directly downstairs at my work and made a Strawberry Charlotte! Marsala sponge fingers and strawberry semifreddo topped with fresh berries and meringue kisses. It was very well-received!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7QZXaAe7XrI/V0KETCHfh8I/AAAAAAAAJKo/6_-Ri2RZvTARb5qASky82sUR9LCrZ8aSwCLcB/s1600/2016-04-29%2B11.26.40%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7QZXaAe7XrI/V0KETCHfh8I/AAAAAAAAJKo/6_-Ri2RZvTARb5qASky82sUR9LCrZ8aSwCLcB/s640/2016-04-29%2B11.26.40%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Went back to Cowch after watching Captain America: Civil War at Southbank Cineplex and made Peter try the Udder Puffs because I liked them so much last time. Strawberries and milk chocolate are the best combo.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37vyta1sm8k/V0KETEZO0BI/AAAAAAAAJKk/8eXBTfbPwswGZvrBHGDMDyUABxDv3fCOwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-08%2B02.23.07%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37vyta1sm8k/V0KETEZO0BI/AAAAAAAAJKk/8eXBTfbPwswGZvrBHGDMDyUABxDv3fCOwCLcB/s640/2016-05-08%2B02.23.07%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mother's Day Lunch at Oishii Sushi Bar - the White, Black and Red Dragon rolls.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj_IHyFIBy0/V0KEUru-BtI/AAAAAAAAJK0/mkbAlvG9H7E7Yq41O8vPgcJWMvffgUYqwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-16%2B09.39.20%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj_IHyFIBy0/V0KEUru-BtI/AAAAAAAAJK0/mkbAlvG9H7E7Yq41O8vPgcJWMvffgUYqwCLcB/s640/2016-05-16%2B09.39.20%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">iHerb tea and snack haul, and some Chemist Warehouse half-price makeup purchases and my thoughts on what I bought;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: small;">I've tried all the teas and love them, I recently discovered spreading peanut butter on cut-up apples and I LOVE that combo so I decided to try one of the many varieties of peanut butter from this Peanut Butter &amp; Co brand - they do a maple PB and a cinnamon and raisin swirl PB as well! I didn't like the vegan 'aged white cheddar-style' puffs but the pita chips kindof taste like barbecue Shapes with a nicer crisp texture. The Maybelline HyperSharp Wing liner came highly recommended by <b><a href="http://sleepandwater.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/best-of-2015.html#" target="_blank">Lena</a>&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: small;">I got the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation in103 True Ivory because</span><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;I was sent a bottle in bad shade match and both the liner and the foundation have been really great!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pc2rEN2RmZY/V0KEUi_tgrI/AAAAAAAAJKw/HZGgGpN20DEB6h3ENpY_J1ta-OjagHcbgCLcB/s1600/2016-05-22%2B06.35.58%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pc2rEN2RmZY/V0KEUi_tgrI/AAAAAAAAJKw/HZGgGpN20DEB6h3ENpY_J1ta-OjagHcbgCLcB/s640/2016-05-22%2B06.35.58%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hanaro Mart lunches at work - they changed their kimbap supplier and I don't like them as much as the previous kind.&nbsp;</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nu1ME2NwAIs/V04bk6ODJ5I/AAAAAAAAJMk/vGRhdAE8PjcB11E_fpf69ahD0bRaeDoRwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-24%2B08.41.10%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nu1ME2NwAIs/V04bk6ODJ5I/AAAAAAAAJMk/vGRhdAE8PjcB11E_fpf69ahD0bRaeDoRwCLcB/s640/2016-05-24%2B08.41.10%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Savouring one last UQ chips and gravy before I finish my final semester (God willing I pass everything)!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F1Pzvta9C6w/V04bkjz-5_I/AAAAAAAAJMg/pCGncBBQS2swfsXD4w2Ksz-IqWcVeR40ACLcB/s1600/2016-05-24%2B08.41.12%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F1Pzvta9C6w/V04bkjz-5_I/AAAAAAAAJMg/pCGncBBQS2swfsXD4w2Ksz-IqWcVeR40ACLcB/s640/2016-05-24%2B08.41.12%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Went for a run with my dog at 6am and saw the sunrise.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_GN3hHIlMI/V04blb4o9QI/AAAAAAAAJMo/jQ1WSgFRcSkZ-pMBmIQYc66YvDeyU9diQCLcB/s1600/2016-05-26%2B10.05.51%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_GN3hHIlMI/V04blb4o9QI/AAAAAAAAJMo/jQ1WSgFRcSkZ-pMBmIQYc66YvDeyU9diQCLcB/s640/2016-05-26%2B10.05.51%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visited Australia's #1 cafe Coffee Anthology with Mel - there was a looong queue.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uO50FYOQSFE/V04bmZ9ddfI/AAAAAAAAJMw/7Sq--Noa2mEkPvXPyohb9VQuNZYAYSRnQCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B09.06.44%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uO50FYOQSFE/V04bmZ9ddfI/AAAAAAAAJMw/7Sq--Noa2mEkPvXPyohb9VQuNZYAYSRnQCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B09.06.44%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1+1+1 which was not on the menu! Secret stuff - the cold brew and the milk coffee were so good but I wasn't a fan of the espresso.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4GdIs6WQAU/V04bnAbg6HI/AAAAAAAAJM4/cSn3pkcr-CAUZg9qqf496zOoP_pWCwp0QCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B09.08.17%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4GdIs6WQAU/V04bnAbg6HI/AAAAAAAAJM4/cSn3pkcr-CAUZg9qqf496zOoP_pWCwp0QCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B09.08.17%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Granola with berries, coyo pannacotta and passionfruit curd. I didn't MIND it, but I would have preferred the avocado bruschetta with 63-degree eggs and I should have gotten that instead.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_2bdK7hmU8/V04bnwjz3pI/AAAAAAAAJM8/xfpdesPd77oyMYO-DZAoVN2GmP3Kcu8qACLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B09.08.18%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_2bdK7hmU8/V04bnwjz3pI/AAAAAAAAJM8/xfpdesPd77oyMYO-DZAoVN2GmP3Kcu8qACLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B09.08.18%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coconut chia pudding with poached pear and passionfruit curd.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4uSr0ovBFXY/V04bmYed7BI/AAAAAAAAJMs/RdKC-dN4AWg6LpsEp8zqk9rGE4McT2nlwCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B09.07.43%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4uSr0ovBFXY/V04bmYed7BI/AAAAAAAAJMs/RdKC-dN4AWg6LpsEp8zqk9rGE4McT2nlwCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B09.07.43%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Melody doing her thang - she gave me an impromptu mini workshop and it was the first time I've sat with someone and had them correct my technique to master the basics, and it was really helpful! We visited Eckersley's and I went to Dymocks later that week and got a Rhodia paper pad after trying hers and finding it so smooth to write on. Practice, practice.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgrxo3XPxGA/V04bnVsyjbI/AAAAAAAAJM0/WEZ5wByeYx0GS_mf4na6MRQB9CymubXUgCLcB/s1600/2016-06-01%2B09.10.57%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgrxo3XPxGA/V04bnVsyjbI/AAAAAAAAJM0/WEZ5wByeYx0GS_mf4na6MRQB9CymubXUgCLcB/s640/2016-06-01%2B09.10.57%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Latest in cafe-worker-attempts-to-get-my-name-right: I even spelled it out for them and they ended up with CHURINE. The barista picked up the cup and asked me 'so, what IS your name?'</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673881223339957208noreply@blogger.com0